Comments on: NestleFamily, breastfeeding and social media

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By: mediamum

mediamum — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:11:15 +0000

Thanks so much for your reply. Blogging is the way, I believe, in finding real truth. Objective reporting of traditional journalistic forms do not enable the “imbalance” that truth calls for, IMHO. As a past journalist, my credibility relies on, as you describe, rational and research opinion in a free forum – I love having your contribution to it too, Sasha!

By: Sasha Ross

Sasha Ross — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:16:10 +0000

As interested as I am in the issues you are discussing, I am impressed to see the way blogging has become more than just social, but socially responsible.
To see rational and researched opinion in a free forum is exciting and I look forward to more of it here, and across the internet.

By: Nestle Answers: Can a formula company support breastfeeding? | PhD in Parenting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:32:55 +0000

[...] I doubt that will happen. Because in its answer to @MediaMum, Nestle could only name medical reasons for low breastfeeding rates in the United States. The barriers to breastfeeding are not just medical. In fact only a small number of women face true [...]

By: Annie @ PhD in Parenting

Annie @ PhD in Parenting — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:40:41 +0000

Thanks for this great article Jo! There are many many societal barriers to breastfeeding. Yes, things like lacking maternity leave and the things Nestle mentions in its answer do contribute, but there is much more than that. And in the area of the much more, Nestle is both directly and indirectly (via its influence of society, health professionals, etc.) complicit in maintaining those barriers.

I wrote about the many societal barriers to breastfeeding in this post:

http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/10/societal-barriers-to-breastfeeding/

By: mediamum

mediamum — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:10:59 +0000

Thank you so much for your comment! This is entirely the conversation that needs to happen, and I believe you are completely correct in saying that the low rates of breastfeeding are a societal issue which extend beyond any one easy-picking. It’s only when we’re open to hearing different perspectives that understanding can truly happen, and then change can be sought. If it needs to be. Thank you for your kind comments too, and I look forward to more conversations!

By: Fearless Formula Feeder

Fearless Formula Feeder — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:59:54 +0000

While I am obviously not a breastfeeding advocate (hence the screen name) I do have to say that I think the way social media has impacted this debate has been startling. You explain this phenomenon so well, and I agree with you that we can all learn and grow from how Twitter is changing the face of media.

As a journalist myself, I also agree with you that the language used in Nestle’s response is pretty disgusting. However, I do agree with the argument they are (poorly) offering – I think the reasons for low breastfeeding rates in this country are due to a million other problems, first and foremost being our god-awful maternity rights. I think it harms breastfeeding advocacy to focus so much on blaming the formula companies. In my humble opinion, I believe it wastes time, resources and energy.

But other than that – great post. I love the blog and am glad I’ve found it – I’ll be looking forward to hearing more about your research and upcoming thesis! Good luck!

By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:20:30 +0000

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