@MySystolic I see many on med twitter using the fed is best slogan. I wonder if people have read the founders writing? Totally unscientific breastfeeding fear mongering. I’d never ally myself with her. We need a better slogan. Signed, a proud mom of 2 grown breast and formula fed kids.

@eve_faber Nobody is arguing over the benefits of breast feeding. But too often there are new mothers who struggle who are rendered to feel helpless and penalized for struggling to breastfeed. It seems like it gives a harsh toll mentally to the patient population.

@MySystolic I love reading your OBGYN rotation journey tweets, Stenny!

@GeorgeChristanz :,)

@MySystolic “Fed is best” imho. However that is achieved- too much pressure and also it’s not always feasible and then leads the new mom to feel guilty

@MySystolic Fed is best!!

@MySystolic Agree. If they are able to breastfeed and can afford to (because it's not actually cheap to feed q2-3hrs or pump if you need to work to eat!), yes it's good for the baby. But a fed baby is best

@MySystolic Fed is best

@MySystolic Perhaps rephrasing to breast is best when possible? I don’t think we can deny the benefits of breast feeding but it isn’t right for people to feel shamed and sometimes it simply not possible.

@MySystolic Fed is best idc what “they” say because in the end it comes down to who’s feeding & staying up with the newborn with little to no sleep so support the mother and HER choice

@MySystolic Yesss glad the new generation is recognizing how harmful/stigmatizing this can be! The benefits of breastfeeding are undeniable, but so many have other reasons for not breastfeeding. And it seems like a HUGE contributor to postpartum depression/anxiety is difficulty with BF.

@MySystolic No kids here, but I would say feed babies in whatever way works best. Not everybody can breastfeed, some can for years, some can’t or just don’t want to. Formula is fine. Just feed that baby!

@MySystolic At the conference I was just at the phrase “informed is best” and I think that’s really it! Breast milk is super great, so it should be an informed choice to chose formula (for whatever reason)

@MySystolic Breast is best. Regardless of like or dislike. It may not be for everybody, and that’s ok. It’s not a killer if not done, but it is best.

@MySystolic The breast is best BS is dangerous and damaging. A nourished baby is best. Hard stop.

@MySystolic It also isn’t true. It’s only “best” if your measure of what is optimal for an infant completely ignores the fact that infants are fed by people. It is not “best” for an infant to be breastfed by a parent who is massively distressed due to the pressure to lactate.

@MySystolic 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@MySystolic Whatever keeps baby AND mama fed and happy is best!