Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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What are some reasons why formula feeding has sometimes replaced breastfeeding?

  1. Increased insurance coverage for formula

  2. Improved breastfeeding education

  3. More social media support for breastfeeding

  4. Rigid beliefs, changes in women's status, sexualization of breasts, lack of support, workplace free samples, and cultural beliefs

The correct answer is: Rigid beliefs, changes in women's status, sexualization of breasts, lack of support, workplace free samples, and cultural beliefs

Formula feeding has sometimes replaced breastfeeding due to a combination of various factors such as rigid beliefs, changes in women's status, sexualization of breasts, lack of support, workplace free samples, and cultural beliefs. These factors have contributed to a shift away from breastfeeding for some individuals or communities. It is important to address these complex issues to support and promote breastfeeding as a normative and healthy way to feed infants. Options A, B, and C do not directly address the systemic and multifaceted reasons why formula feeding has sometimes replaced breastfeeding, making them incorrect choices in this context.