Around the world Quote by Gabrielle Palmer
““it is an oversimplification to pinpoint just one as a cause of breastfeeding decline. The common factors that have been repeated around the world seem to be: a loss of support from an intimate family member or neighbour; an imposition of damaging medical rituals onto the private, personal relationship of a woman and her baby, and the widespread availability of products promoted as breastmilk substitutes.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Lancet Breastfeeding Series, 2022
Breastfeeding decline is caused by multiple systemic factors, not a single reason, including reduced family support, intrusive medical practices, and easy access to formula substitutes.
In simple terms: Multiple factors reduce breastfeeding, not just one.
Key Takeaway
Address support, medical practices, and formula marketing.
Themes
health
family
policy
nutrition
culture
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- hospital policies
- community education
- parental counseling
- product regulation
Key Concepts
social support
medicalization
commercial influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities rebuild support for nursing mothers?
- What policies can limit unnecessary medical interventions?
A Different Perspective
Changing one factor alone may not reverse the trend.
