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“The availability and promotion of commercial foods had a demoralising influence on both individual and social confidence in breastfeeding.” quote by Gabrielle Palmer
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““The availability and promotion of commercial foods had a demoralising influence on both individual and social confidence in breastfeeding.””

Gabrielle Palmer

About This Quote

Source Research article: “Breastfeeding Review”, 2012

Commercial foods undermine confidence in breastfeeding socially and individually.

In simple terms: Commercial foods lower breastfeeding confidence.

Key Takeaway

Promote natural feeding support.

Themes

health nutrition parenting culture

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

analytical advocacy

When to use this quote

  • maternal health clinics
  • parenting classes
  • public health campaigns
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

breastfeeding confidence social norms food industry influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we counteract commercial food influence?
  • What support restores breastfeeding confidence?
A Different Perspective

Economic factors also affect food choices.

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