I don’t think this has been the case for the past 15 years or so. In young parent culture, there is absolutely stigma against using formula.
I think these studies are a big part of it. There’s pressure from doctors and hospital staff to breastfeed when you have a new baby, and a key part of the sales pitch is increased IQ. It’s not hard to see how that causes serious guilt for moms who use formula.
I think these studies are a big part of it. There’s pressure from doctors and hospital staff to breastfeed when you have a new baby, and a key part of the sales pitch is increased IQ. It’s not hard to see how that causes serious guilt for moms who use formula.