Dr. M’s SPA Newsletter Audiocast Volume 13 Issue 24 - a podcast by Dr. Paul Smolen "Doc Smo"

Breastfeeding Versus Formula
Science versus OpinionI read with somewhat of a frustrated feeling a recent article in Scientific American entitled: It's Okay Not to Breastfeed by Kavin Senapathy. In principle, the reality of this statement is reasonable. Then you read the article as to what makes this reasonable. She states:"Exclusive breastfeeding is not imperative, and the “breast is best” mantra can be harmful to babies and parents, especially among marginalized people."(K. Senapathy 2023) Again, at first blush this may seem reasonable. Let's dig into the science and the truth of breast versus cow milk based formula for optimal health for a child. Does formula in all of its forms work for infant nutrition in order to grow and survive in a reasonable way? The answer is a resounding yes, however, this does not tell the whole story, far from it.....

Enjoy,Dr. M

Further episodes of Dr. M

Further podcasts by Dr. Paul Smolen "Doc Smo"

Website of Dr. Paul Smolen "Doc Smo"