Formula Fed America Official Theatrical Trailer

[dudewtf1776]

anyways my point is breastfeeding can be very hard for those who are trying or tried. it is understandable why more and more mothers are not breast feeding.

it wasnt like this with my mother like it was for my fiance though. my mother was able to produce breast milk instantly within minutes of birth with all 3 of her children. I do agree that breast milk is the best thing for our babies but i also understand why alot of mothers dont breast feed. we had al ot of support from our nurses too

[dudewtf1776]

Well im a father and Ive been supporting my fiance with her breastfeeding choice. it isn't easy for most nor was it for her and I. it took nearly 5 days for her to produce milk and within those five days our pre mature child was extremely fussy and moody. she(our baby) got really bad "jaundice", about a 11 on the reader. my fiance was so close to quitting but i pep talked her into keep trying. on the 5th day it was like a beam from the heaven shined down on her nipples and milk came pouring out

[SamanthaNicoleTWrite]

dogs breastfeed, cats breastfeed, it's natural. So why the hell shouldn't people breastfeed? Breasts aren't toys. They were given to women for the purpose of providing milk for their children. If people would stop sexualizing the body they would realize that.

[avocadogirl]

Finally America's sick secret is coming out. I can't wait for this!

[Jelloxox]

Cont. rate. And I've noticed that on the side of my family that is the larger...everyone is very big. But on the aide if my family where a few have been BF...they are a more normal weight. I also suffered some respiratory complications do to baby formula.

[Jelloxox]

I was never breast fed. My mother felt really uncomfortable about it so she stopped and put me of formula. I gained weight instantly and dramatically. 3 weeks after I was born the dr said I needed to go on a diet. HOW DO YOU PUT A 3 WK OLD ON A DIET?!?! And my mother wasn't going I starve me so she had to REALLY dilute the formula but it didn't help... so by time I was 4 I was obese. For some kids formula is fine and dandy but for me it wasn't. It made me grow and gain weight at an abnormal rat

[piscesbaby101]

A lot of the mothers commenting on here are like, "oh, I breast fed all my kids and they came out just fine.." what they don't realize is that most of these diseases dont hit a person till mid age( around 16 and 17) so tell me If they are healthy then. Women, educate yourselves, and stop thinking for yourselves and get over how "disgusting" it may look or sound when a baby is sucking on the breast or whatever the excuse. It's natural, and natural is ALWAYS best! :)

[piscesbaby101]

@jojoneli76 You say your kids are all healthy now and that formula doesn't increase the chances of obesity, but what about other diseases such as diabetes and cancer that are proven to increase in non breast fed mothers? Also you probably didn't know that these diseases doesn't hit them till they reach mid age? Yeah, tell me if they are all healthy then ;)

[Kaydom311]

@ligon15

Why I say that is because I know of many mothers who breastfed their babies but did so while also drinking alcohol all the time, doing drugs, or starving themselves. In those cases, is it worth you're child's health and safety just so that you can breastfeed like you are "supposed" to....no. Alot of "mothers" aren't "moms", meaning they care more about doing what they want, rather then truly caring about their child's health...those are cases in which formula is better for the child.

[Scubadubasmommy]

@Kaydom311 those people should not have children then

[Kaydom311]

@PardyCupcake How about you read more carefully before you have a fit. I said "I am all for breastfeeding, but I also know that in many many cases, the formula is better for the child"

[jojoneli76]

Blah, blah, blah. Same old propaganda we always hear. By the way, Americans are overweight, not because of formula, but because let me think , possibly because the increase in junk food, fast food restaurants, processed junk, lack of physical exercise.....you think?? Hmmm. That formula causes obesity is proven to be no longer truth and the fact that the producers of this documentary used a clip of that ignorant woman refering to that myth shows total lack of credibility for this whole film.

[RottenBrains71]

@jojoneli76 the main ingredient to formula is high corn fructose syrup... think about that. formula feeding is the equivalent of feeding a baby junk food in a 'milk' form.

[jojoneli76]

@RottenBrains71 if you want me to take anything you say seriously then first get your facts straight. You presume I don't know anything formula but I do. First the MAIN ingredient in formula is not HCFS; it's always milk. Second, there is absolutely no high fructose corn syrup AT ALL in formula. Very misinformed. Believe what you want...formula is not junk food. I have two beautiful, smart, happy, thin and extremely healthy children...they never get sick....both formula fed.

[XxPixiesworldxX]

How can you watch this movie? Its not on Netflix and I cant find any information on how to find it.

[ligon15]

@kaydom311 I'd like to know why you say formula has been better for a child? Just curious I'm not into drama especially over the computer id just like to know.

[ligon15]

I'm 20 yrs old and I am the only breastfeeder I know all of my friends and family cannot believe I breastfeed and I just tell them the benefits and that's what breasts were made for. It's a beautiful experience

[ligon15]

He also got pink eye and I put breast milk in his eye a few times a day for about 3 days and the infection was gone. I also use it on my hands since I have eczema and wash my hands too often it works wonders!

[ligon15]

I breastfeed my son and knowing I am giving him the very best even through my diet that consists of very low to none on most weeks processed foods I eat organic and knowing my son is getting very beneficial antibodies and nutrients makes me feel complete. I have gotten sick twice with the flu an he hasnt gotten sick because of my antibodies.

[ilovetvallday]

it is a mothers chocie but breastmilk is better than formula its better than not feeding the baby at all so if i mother decides to formula feed the world wont end and i wouldnt mind having a obese child but the chances are very slim that it will happen the world wont end if say i go out and by formula for my 2 hour old baby (just a example i really dont have a 2 hour old)

[chloesmommy0288]

Ok, I get all of this but what about the people that cant breastfeed. My daughter is now almost 2 and she did just fine in formula. You guys make is seem like its a sin to use formula, but my question is if its so TERRIBLE then why is it even out there. Thanks for making ME feel like a BAD mom for giving my daughter formula.

[westcoastlovely]

@chloesmommy0288 Only about 2% of women can't breastfeed. A lot of women just SAY they can't. A lot of 'terrible' things are out there (40 years ago, pregnant women were told to smoke cigarettes). If you feel bad, it's your own fault, breast milk is live, it has LIVE immunities in it, as well as cancer-killing agents .... if you didn't want to give that to your daughter that's your choice, but it's your fault if you feel bad.

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely Women like you make me sick. Holier than thou BF Nazis. How the fuck do you know it was her choice to formula fed? What gives you the right to judge women who according to you "say they can't". You heartless judgmental and self-righteous bitch. And you are completely wrong... most time it's not because we feel bad it's because of judgmental assholes like you.

[westcoastlovely]

@jojoneli76 Similac - 42.6% corn syrup solids (first ingredient), 10.1% sucrose. That's over 50% SUGAR. Google>images>similac formula ingredients. You're very misinformed. oh, and children are SUPPOSED to get sick! How do you think their immune systems learn and strengthen? I'm a Nazi? Lets see ... infant formula kills just under 1,000 babies a year in the US ..... I've killed 0. yea .... *I'M* the Nazi.

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely It seems you are the one misinformed. Get your facts straights. First corn syrup solids and high fructose corn syrup... not same thing. So you are misinformed there. Second, regular milk-based formula does NOT contain HCFS let alone corn syrup.  That 42.6% corn syrup solids is from a can of soy formula and you are giving false information in assuming that that is all formula when in fact the majority of babies are on milk-based formula.

[westcoastlovely]

@jojoneli76 Dear, I never said that formula had HFCS. To me, it doesn't matter that those ingredients are only in one type of formula ..... what matters is the FDA approved that crap. Second, every formula-feeding mom will say "oh my baby is sooo healthy, never gets sick and has a strong immune system". bla bla bla, you all say it. Sorry, you didn't care about reducing your child's (or YOUR) risk of cancer. And yes, if someone makes that choice, then feels bad about it, it IS their fault.

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely Yes we all say it because it's the TRUTH. Deal with it. Believe what you want but my children are extremely healthy...they take after me. Yes they have very strong immune systems. Listen you sanctimonious bitch...you know nothing about me. Yes I tried BF with both my kids, yes I cared about their health. You have no idea the reasons why I wasn't able to continue. You are one heartless bitch.

[westcoastlovely]

@jojoneli76 You need to learn how to READ honey. We're CLEARLY talking about those who CHOSE to formula feed. A heartless bitch would be one who doesn't care about what a helpless infant in taking in their body. You have a very sour attitude, I hope you're not putting that in your baby as well ....

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely and there are many reasons why people choose to use formula and for you to judge those moms when you have no idea what they might have struggled with makes you a cold-hearted bitch. You have a very judgemental and self-righteous attitude, I hope you're not putting that in your baby as well......By the way, my "baby" are not babies anymore. They are healthy, vibrant, smart, and loving children. Go on with our thinking that you are better than me but you are not. I am done.

[westcoastlovely]

@jojoneli76 lol, ok, sweetie, good luck on expanding that vocabulary :)

[TuscansMum]

@jojoneli76 I'm sorry you had trouble breastfeeding - perhaps with the right support you could have done it longer. Thing is there is so much money involved in formula, but hardly any money put where it should be breastfeeding support. There have been plenty of studies which show that with the right support 100% of women who 'couldn't' breastfeed actually could.

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[TuscansMum]

@jojoneli76

I liken formula vs breastmilk to glasses. Generic shop brought reading glasses do the job - but in the long term MAY do more harm than good. However prescription glasses, are made perfectly for your own eyes, and have many benefits.

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely As far as my children never getting sick. Let me clarify, they have never gotten an illness to the point where I would call it "sick". Sure they have caught the sniffles, a little cough here and there, a slight fever.....but never has it every progressed to anything more. Their immune systems are so strong that their body's fight off any infection very quickly to the point that I don't consider it sick because their symptoms are always very mild.

[jojoneli76]

@westcoastlovely Breastfeeding Nazi......."A breastfeeding mother who condemns bottle feeders in a preachy way." From your own words to chloesmommy0288...... " If you feel bad, it's your own fault". yep, you are the very definition of a BF Nazi.

[kirstenbdavis]

Why do people get angry and take it as a personal attack when the risks of formula are talked about? It's FACT. I was formula fed as a baby, and I don't think my mom is a bad mother for doing so. I just think people need to be more informed. I'm still nursing my 16 month old because it IS what's best.

[19Trident]

Okay I don't understand why people are arguing that breastmilk is the best for the child. This is based on scientific fact. If you were not able to breastfeed, then that's fine. I think this mostly concerns those who got lazy and didn't want to breastfeed.

[Nine00]

50 years ago they said formula was best. And only 20 years ago babies were still put on their stomachs. "Scientific facts" change, believe me.

[diehardcutie]

Obesity is not caused from formula. Its caused from kids who are not exercised. Im talking about kids specifically, its the same for adults. Not only that, but have you seen some of the junk parents are buying for their kids for lunch? lunchables, processed foods, fast food etc. THOSE cause obesity, not formula

I support breastfeeding 110% but I also support those who formula feed. Yes Breastmilk is best, but formula is not poison, it has to meet specific quidelines.

hollyy

[AdriansHoney]

WHAT!?? Every parent knows that breast milk is so much better than formula. I had twins, and I tired so hard to breast feed and pump, it was so impossible to meet their demands. I didn't produce enough for both of them. All three of my kids were formula fed, the oldest is under weight. Why? Because he eats very little is very picky. My twins are underweight too, but are heavier than their older brother was at their age. WHY! BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT PICKY EATTERS AND EAT LOT. DUH!!!

[AdriansHoney]

obesity is caused by formula, yeah ok... right. fucking miss me dude. That is the lamest excuse to not feed your baby formula. Just another feminist act is all that is.

[Nine00]

Actually I'm a feminist and I wouldn't breast feed or even worse shove it down somebody elses throat. I'm a feminist because I promote women's RIGHTS and every woman has the right not to breast feed.

[kirstenbdavis]

@Nine00 People just want mothers to make informed decisions about what they put into their babies' bodies. That's all. We obviously can't *force* a mother to breastfeed (not that I'd want to).

Being an advocate for breastfeeding is okay, just like being an advocate for women's rights is okay. Do you think other people are dead wrong for breastfeeding or staying at home and being a housewife? I hope not. I don't think people are bad mothers for formula feeding. I was formula fed.

[Nine00]

I'm definitely not against breastfeeding and staying at home. I would actually love to stay home with my child and if some wants to breastfeed I'm totally fine with that. It's not MY body, it's theirs. But I don't agree with the way women who can't or don't want to do these things are being called lazy and uncaring mothers. Of course SOME of them are, just like some breastfeeding stay at home mum's are.

[VTwanderer]

Nancy Schwarts looks really pasty and unhealthy.

[Nine00]

I was formula fed and I'm NOT obese. I'm underweight and I've always been. Every woman on my mothers site of the family is thin! I exercise and eat well, THAT'S what matters! That and genetics. Your genes and the way you raise you kids matter more than breastfeeding vs. formula. So Get off your high horse you breastfeeding fanatics.

[kirstenbdavis]

@Nine00

You're using anecdotal evidence to try to beat scientific fact. The fact is--feeding formula carries risks. One of those risks is the CHANCE at being obese. It's not guaranteed that you're going to end up with health problems, but there is a higher chance than if you were breastfed. Sorry, but it's true, and based on science and many many studies.

[Nine00]

Actually there are studies that document that breastfeeding IS better but the difference isn't that big. The thought of breastfeeding makes me shudder, but I want kids Not because I'm lazy, I'd just be uncomfortable with it. I know that if I wouldn't have kids because of one stupid thing I'd end up regretting it. Everyone in my family is healthy and if I find a man with a family just as healthy my child wouldn't be high risk to begin with.

[westcoastlovely]

@Nine00 Do you see hospitals giving formula to cancer patients because it kills cancer cells? No. That is a HUGE difference. There are LIVE immunities (white blood cells) in breast milk, again, that is a HUGE difference. Lowering a baby's chance of cancer, diseases and infections .... yes, sooo that uncomfortable.

[Nine00]

@westcoastlovely It isn't a proven fact that breastmilk kills cancer cells. It's theory but yes it might be true. I never said that breastmilk isn't BETTER did I? I don't want anyone sucking on my breasts, therefore I'm not having kids. And I commented on this video four months ago what's with you responding now?

[westcoastlovely]

@Nine00 Yes, it is. It won't let me post links, so just google it. "They applied breast milk to the cancerous lung cells, and all the cells died." from 'Promising Anti-Cancer Powers of Breast Milk'. I didn't see this video 4 months ago; that doesn't mean I can't respond.

[Nine00]

@westcoastlovely Did they do an official study that did prove that it works in all or most cases?

[Nine00]

All I'm saying is genetics matter too. I was formula fed while others in the family were breast fed and everyone- breastfed and formula fed ones are thin. Then I know families were everyone breast feeds but everyone is FAT! Because what you feed your kid after they are off breastmilk or formula is A LOT more important.

[Kaydom311]

@kirstenbdavis They also said (up until about a year ago) that drinking more then 8 oz of juice a day would put you at a high risk to be obese. As long as the child drinks a normal (and not excessive) amount of formula, and "moves" around they wont be obese (unless maybe their family is).

I am all for breastfeeding, but I also know that in many many cases, the formula is better for the child.

[PardyCupcake]

@Kaydom311 In most cases formula is better for the child??? What the hell are you on?

[jojoneli76]

@kirstenbdavis This has been proven to by a myth. Formula feeding does not cause obesity. What other "studies" are going to be proven false in the future? Just wait.

[kirstenbdavis]

@Nine00 Putting your baby in the backseat without a car seat doesn't automatically mean he'll die in a car crash. But the risks are significantly higher right?

[breyshannon]

Adoption is a noble thing and who in their right mind would ever impy what you are??? Not only that but some adoptive moms CAN breastfeed. Get a clue before you go ranting.

[jenwinks]

But how is an adoptive mom not going to hear a whisper of, "You are not as good of a mom as we, real moms, breast feeding moms, are". Adoption is a noble thing. Every bit as noble as BFing. Education is great, but please temper these words with gentleness, inclusiveness, and support. Our society's lack of a true sense of community and family and belonging is the single greatest reason more children are not breastfed.

[jenwinks]

I love breast feeding my daughter. It was my biggest goal in becoming a mother. And for SO many reasons... which most of you know as many of you have made the same choices.

But I was adopted. I was a healthy baby after 3 months in foster care on formula, so insurance wouldn't pay for donor milk. It breaks my heart to hear this Formula Hate. Sure, you may say, "Well, that situation is an obvious exception."

[imringolovemee]

How can I watch this? Is it online or on netflix or something??

[amydearmas]

The medical world has yet been able to make successful artificial blood. It just doesn't work. Breast milk is "white" blood. It can not and should not be duplicated.

[wilsonloughjc]

This is a very cool film, I found it free here: viewfilmsfree |.| com

[Kurby2001]

BOYARRR!!!!

[ammcmaho]

@Jennywren1982 - when you donate milk they ask how old your baby is and they match milk to a baby a similar age

[ammcmaho]

skinnychick - you sound a bit offended. you wouldn't be offended or have to defend yourself if you were truly secure in your decision to not feed your child the most optimal way...

[maree8602]

@ammcmaho Okay,I think that argument is BS. There are plenty things that I'm secure in but I would be offended if someone attacked them or put them down. I hear this argument "if you're offended then you must be insecure!" all the time and mostly when it comes to parenting things like BF/FF, circ/anticirc, discipline and it gets old and it's just simply untrue.

[pattijim2005]

How many of us moms out there have done our own EXTENSIVE research on why our babies might not be gaining a sufficient amount of weight?

My son was born at 12lbs 1oz, talk about having to build up supply! After the first couple weeks my supply wasn't ideally where it should have been, hayden wasn't gaining weight and my MD "suggested" that I supplement with formula. I went home, did some research and found that when that happens, the first thing that is recommended is nursing ONE breast/feeding.

[pattijim2005]

You know why? Because there's foremilk, at the start of nursing, it's watery and full of carbs, good for a quick snack for baby, but doesn't help them gain weight. Then there's the good stuff! Hindmilk! Thick and creamy, full of fat, fills the baby up and ADDS WEIGHT, but it takes time to get to it.

[pattijim2005]

If you're feeding on both breasts, the baby is most likely getting mostly foremilk with only a tiny fraction of hindmilk, but if you nurse from only one, the baby gets through the foremilk and gets the benefit of an almost full serving of hindmilk. Another good thing is pumping for about 5 minutes to lessen the amount of foremilk, so the baby gets to the hindmilk faster.

I did this with my son, who is 2 months old and he's gaining weight incredibly now! We will keep nursing one breast at a time.

[talawrie]

Oh, how the formula companies love all this arguing among us mommies! We've been so perfectly conditioned to question the perfection of breastmilk, and so many of the comments here reflect that. They've got us just where they want us. Are we REALLY arguing about whether or not breastmilk is best? C'mon ladies, we're more intelligent than that.  Just because you chose not to breastfeed doesn't make formula better. Get real and stop giving the formula companies what they want...our money.

[Kurby2001]

@talawrie You are a LEGEND! Thank you :)

[silentfist862]

Well, I haven't watched this yet because I am breastfeeding my daughter to sleep. :) I think it's awesome that they are finally shining more light on the subject. Hopefully more doctors and pediatricians will start being supportive and encouraging of breastfeeding!

[stayyxgold]

Hahah Oh lordy. Guess what? I had to stop brestfeeding my daughter because she wasn't gaining enough weight...she was 2 months old at the time. Since she's been formula fed she has yet to get sick. NEVER once.

[xombea]

@stayyxgold I ate dirt once. I didn't get sick from it, so does that mean that it's okay for everyone to eat dirt?

[ChristyGrace]

That's a perfect example of not having your hands on good information. This is exactly why this documentary needs to be put out there for the masses to consume. There were probably a handful of other solutions for increasing your daughter's weight gain (if at all necessary) that did not include taking away her mother's milk. :-(

[stayyxgold]

I did have my hands on good information. I also had 3 nutritional specialists working with my daughter. The choice to take her off breastmilk was MINE. I stopped feeding her for a week while I was on medication and her weight skyrocketed. She wasn't gaining weight like she should so I did something that would give her more calories. My daughter's health was more important to me than being an ignorant breastfeeding nazi.

[ChristyGrace]

Kudos to you for giving it your best effort! Sadly that is not the case most of the time and simply removing something from the mother's diet can fix things. No need to resort to name calling. Call me a fanatic if you must, but nazi?...My feelings on the issue is that every child deserves to be breastfed I hardly think that puts me in the same category as those who have killed millions of innocent people based on their ethnicity. A lot of mothers don't give it their best or even try.

[boysie30]

I agree. It breaks my heart when I see a mother feed her baby formula from a bottle just after birth. I mean cant they at least bf while in the hospital for the colostrum? There is no reason or excuse (medical issues excluded) to not give your baby the breat AT LEAST right after birtyh. I find it very sad and just bizarre.

[Nypintha]

How sad! Breastfeeding is incredibly popular around here and everyone knows "breast is best". People only use formula if they have to.

[hettyblue]

skinnychick - I am really sorry but your comment about donor milk from humans really made me laugh! Can you not see the irony of thinking that it is perfectly fine to feed our babies the milk of cows, a different species, known for roaming around eating grass, mooing and pooing all day, but it is 'disgusting' to use the milk of a woman!???

I am happy to use cows milk in my tea and for my older children - but nutritionally the best start for a baby is surely breast milk if possible.

[renatria]

Of course its a choice, but we treat this choice different than any other. If a family chooses not to vaccinate, family members and pediatricians start listing all the risks. If a family member continues to smoke after a baby is born, we have no problem telling them all the risks of second hand smoke. OTOH, a mother chooses to use artificial human milk (formula) we don't mention that she is increasing her child's chances of obesity, food allergies, and reducing their potential intelligence

[Jennywren1982]

I hardly think you can place smoking and formula feeding in the same category. That is the most idiotic thing I have ever heard.

[StYvLiGo]

Actually, it's a pretty good analogy. Both are risks to the child's health.

[mum0828]

I love that there is a movie that will openly talk about the importence of breast milk and educate young women on the benifits. its unfortuate that not more people know the value and what breast milk gives your child that formula isnt able to. this is not breast milk vs formula becasue to me there wasn't a chioce breast feeding for me was the only option!!! maybe this movie with sway more mothers to at least try to breastfeed!

[skinnychick5173]

I formula fed 2 kids who are both extremely smart and are barely ever sick. My friends who have breastfed always have had sick babies...so why again is formula bad?

Again, other countries breastfeed more than we do because they don't have access to formula. Thankfully, we are America and have a choice.

Different things work for different people and mothers who formula feed their children aren't bad mothers because they didn't breastfeed.

[Kimrose8]

@skinnychick5173

I'm wondering how much reading or research you've done on your own. I would just ask you to ask yourself what you're basing your views on. It's fantastic that your children are healthy and intelligent - and you may just be lucky. It is one thing to know all the facts and still decide to go the formula route - but if your argument is "there is no difference" or "formula is just as good" then you simply do not have all the facts - not opinions, but facts.

[TuscansMum]

@skinnychick5173 But you don't know that had you have breastfed your children, they may have been smarter and healthier than they are now! That's the point. Your comment about the germs made me laugh too, as do you know haow many germs cows have??? Not to mention the lvely pus that has to be removed from the milk that you put on your tea.

[xombea]

don't forget the blood in the cow's milk! and the germs on the pumps, storage containers, factory equipment, baby bottles, nipples, and the hands used to make the bottle.

[stayyxgold]

Wow zombea you need a life. No one has "lifelong problems" that are caused by not being breastfed you psycho.

[skinnychick5173]

Thankfully, here in America we have something called Pasteurization.

Seeing as I have been pregnant twice, I have researched both sides of the argument and that is what I base my views on.

[TuscansMum]

Your views aren't very scientificaly based. Breast milk, is made for the human baby, every persons matches what their baby needs at that particular time. This is something that is impossibe to 'formulate'. Breastfeeding in substance and it's act is not something that science can re-create! Breast banks are sterile, the only reason you pasteurize animals milk is that it's not made for human consumption. Wheras milk direct from mummy, needs mothing added, you don't get more pure than that :D

[skinnychick5173]

Two children in gifted programs isn't luck. They got in because they were intelligent, both read well even before kindergarten. I didn't breastfeed and they are still that way, doesn't that kind of blow your intelligence argument out the window.

Are all of your kids (that are old enough) gifted because you breastfed? I doubt it.

[TuscansMum]

No one is disputing that children can be sustained on formula. Your children are obviously bright. The studies show that a breast fed child would be marginally higher in the IQ, however the groups that have the higher margin are the special needs, pre-term. They were showing, those from intelligent backgrounds would be higher, but a smaller margin. The studies were done up until 2 years, they showed a progressive IQ increase, consistently the longer, they were breastfed for.

[ChristyGrace]

This is long overdue! Human beings procreated for hundreds of thousands of years, then the formula industry gets introduced and all of sudden women "can't" breastfeed. I think they just can't get their hands on good information. :-(

[Jennywren1982]

ChristyGrace, hundreds of thousands of years ago, it was called a wet nurse. I think I'd rather formula feed my baby than hire a wet nurse today though. Way safer IMO.

But to each their own.

[ChristyGrace]

It was called a wet nurse and today it's called a milk bank. If for some reason I couldn't have breastfed, I would have found some human milk before giving my child a waste product from the dairy industry. But that's just me and honestly I don't care how anybody else does it...at the end of the day I am trying to make sure that my offspring are as healthy as can be. :-)

[Jennywren1982]

Like I said, to each their own. Feeding my baby donated milk is just not something I'm comfortable with.

Did you know that the composition of your breastmilk changes to adapt to the needs of your baby specifically. I wonder if there is any research done on feeding infants donated breastmilk from a woman who is currently nursing a 12 month old. Just something to think about.

[ChristyGrace]

Surely it has to be better than the composition of the milk from another species (which also changes to adapt to the needs of her calf)....it's really not something to think about, at least not for me. If I thought you were genuinely interested in solid information, I'd take the time to share it, but you obviously have your mind made up and that is cool with me b/c I am thrilled about what I feed my kids and

[ChristyGrace]

honestly while I do feel sorry for babies (like I was) who are fed waste from the dairy industry (let's call it what it is)...I just feel better knowing that my kids have gotten everything they needed to reach their full potential (nutritionally, emotionally, etc.). It's more than just my milk, it's a connection that we were designed to have.

[Jennywren1982]

Just wanted to say, isn't it interesting that some who was fed "waste from the dairy industry" was able to grow up and breastfeed a couple of amazing kids as I suspect they are.

Just something else to think about.

[ChristyGrace]

That's really nice of you to say and while I do think my kids are amazing, I don't think it's too interesting that they were breastfed even though I wasn't, I just think it was normal. I don't think it's extroardinary...just natural. As an aside, I am fighting some medical conditions and am often left to wonder if breastmilk might have made the difference for me. That is something that I do think about.

[xombea]

@ChristyGrace I've been having lifelong problems that probably would have been prevented if my mom had breastfed. I've done a lot of research on it and have pretty much come to the conclusion that my digestive problems are probably the result of the crap she fed me as an infant.

[ChristyGrace]

I am in the same boat. And so is a good friend of mine with Crohn's Disease....I think if you look at the number of adults with Crohn's out there and see how many were breastfed, you won't be surprised to learn that none of them were.

[stayyxgold]

My husband also has Crohn's Disease and he was breastfed til he was a year and a half old, so no..."none of them" is not a true statement.

[ChristyGrace]

Hence the part that stated, "I think"...not "I know" or not "as documented here." The studies do show that there are reduced rates of adults with Crohn's who were breastfed as children. It's clear that you are on the defensive, but you can't attack that - it's a fact.

[stayyxgold]

"you won't be surprised to learn that none of them were." That sounds like someone trying to state a "fact". And of course I'm going to get defensive....you acused me of being uneducated about breastfeeding. I know all about it, and it did NOT work for my daughter and my daughter deserved to be healthy, breastmilk was not making her healthy. And yes...nazi, because you are one of those mothers who shoves breastfeeding down peoples throats and refuses to admit that formula isn't poison.

[ChristyGrace]

No, actually, I am not. Of all of my friends and family I am the only one who has breastfed my children. A few have attempted, I have offered my support and what knowledge I have. Some of them have taken it, some haven't. I don't shove anything down anyone's throat, not that kind of person. This is a setting where people are discussing getting some good information out there in regards to the dangers of formula feeding, which are very real, whether or not you want to admit it....

[ChristyGrace]

or whether or not you have or will see any detrimental effects from its use. Poison? That's probably extreme. I think it has a place, like it did with you and in other circumstances, especially in orphanages. I just don't think it should be a first choice. I never accused you personally, I think that in general there is a lot of misinformation out there.

[TuscansMum]

@Jennywren1982 THere is and a baby is FAR better off with donor milk than formula!

[rozziesim1]

Interesting. Thank goodness someone is advocating this. I dont know when it became taboo in this country to breast feed but I KNOW that my decision to breast feed for the first year of my daughters life directly impacted her health and development for the best. Best to you on this venture....

[xxxjoelpolexxx]

Someone suggested I watch this today and it was very interesting. Thanks for this video :) When I was pregnant w/ my daughter who is now 21 months I had no intention on nursing, all I had knew at the time was it was considered better, but that's all anyone ever said, no one ever said WHY. Now I have a 6 month old son, and have educated my self on the importance of nursing, and it has made a HUGE difference between my two children.

[Habibti812]

When is this coming out!? I MUST SEE IT!! Love it! As a huge breastfeeding advocate and extended/tandem nursing Mom- we need more stuff like this out there!

[Bettinaforbes]

This looks very promising. Why are only 3% of hospitals in the U.S. designated as following breastfeeding support protocol? Why is donated, screened, pasteurized human milk not the norm for mothers who can't breastfeed? The answer is that moms are being "booby-trapped"--prevented from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals. This movie looks like it will get at the bottom of why our culture undermines new mothers and babies.

[LucyET]

Hazelaria, an even better slogan than "breast is best" is that breastfeeding is NORMAL, that formula feeding is inferior. The "best" slogan makes it sound like they are all good, but breastfeeding is the top choice. It should be the ONLY choice unless there is some unusual circumstance (very rare) that the mother can't breastfeed or provide breastmilk. Good to sort of change the focus of the promotional ideas, IMHO.

[hazelaria]

This looks like it will be a great movie that all mothers and mothers-to-be should see. It seems like everyone know that "breast is best" but do they know all the reasons why? It looks like this movie will address all the reasons breastfeeding is the best way to feed/raise your baby.

[TheOmahaJ]

Yes, some women have to use formula and thank goodness it's there for those moms who cannot get or use donor milk. The majority of moms who use formula though make the conscious choice to do so and this movie is for them!

[skinnychick5173]

Who would use donor milk that is totally disgusting- you don't know what germs other people have.

[dawntigga]

skinnychick who would use donor milk lets see.

How about premie babies? To have the best start in life with such fragile beginniings. Unlike formula donor milk is screened as are the donors. Please do some research.

dxx

[StYvLiGo]

You'd seriously rather give your baby milk from a cow?  That seems a lot weirder to me. Human milk from a milk bank is pasteurized just like as milk from a cow.

Donor milk saves babies lives, and breastmilk can mean the difference between life and death for babies with health problems.

[Fathercoffee]

Doesnt show to whole movie.... thats why they call it a trailer... duh.

[emmalmcdonald1]

Wow, totally cool! I wish that the trailer would focus a little on the hazards of formula feeding...I think that would incite more "passion" among those that would benefit from the film the most. In other words, if it pisses you off when you're told that you're damaging your baby by formula feeding then watch this and let's have a real debate. To me, the trailer targets the already breastfeeding mamas...preaching to the choir. The description (what I can read of it) is SPOT on.

[littlezeb777]

It's so sad for those of us that couldn't breastfeed. I know breast is best but thank God there is formula so our babies were able to be healthy! Keep in mind that there are people who WANT to breastfeed but are unable. Formula is important for some of us. I have a breast deformity that was present since birth, and cried my eyes out when I didn't get milk. Some formula mommies are not by choice.

[Kimrose8]

I read your comment and just wanted to say I'm so sorry that you couldn't physically do what you wanted for your baby - and you reminded me that there are people for whom it is in no way a choice - who don't need more education or information, just our sympathy. Bless you and your little one(s).

[dawntigga]

littlezeb I feel for you being unable to do something you wished to do but, formula feeding should be the exception not the norm.

dxx

[AlbertaRose94]

I don't think it is sad. I think it's great. Breast deformity would definitely be the type formula was designed for. I'm another one who was "unable" to breastfeed. Unable due to an unsupportive husband, my own body issues and the $%^&*%$#@!!!!! weight charts. My baby might have been "healthy" but I have a 7 year old who is textbook for why breast is best in the arly years.

[TuscansMum]

@AlbertaRose94

Because you CANNOT formulate what is in human breastmilk! Human breastmilk is made for human babies, cows milk is made for cow babies!

We don't need formula, we need support! In communities (such as The Farm in Tennesse, and many tribal communities) breastfeeding take up is 100%. 0.01% is the number that truly cannot breastfeed.

[TuscansMum]

@AlbertaRose94

However in our modern society, we are made to believe that our bodies are inadaquate, formula is BIG business, so of course they are gonna push it. I'm sorry you didn't have support, and these body issues you say you have, but these too are products of our CONTROLLED society.

Apart from all the benefits of breastfeeding, what about the DANGERs of formula? Such as contamination, (this happened in China recently).

[TuscansMum]

@AlbertaRose94

Why is it that children are more obese, more allergies, increase in hayfever and asthma. Is it the same reason that breastfed children are less likely to have those problems?

[AlbertaRose94]

Like I said in my initial comment, my baby might have been "healthy" but at 7 years old he is textbook for why breast is best in the early years. Obesity is definitely not an issue. He proof that it's a crock of, I mean it's a myth that ALL formula fed babies put on weight. He does, however, have some of the food issues that can be directly attributed to formula, as much as people want to pin it on other factors.

[munchkinvision]

Thank goodness! Maybe this will help people realize why breasts are on women's bodies. (Not oggling, FEEDING!)

[roadfamily6now]

Very good! THanks for posting this! I cannot wait to see it.