Breastfeeding Quote by Gabrielle Palmer
““The baby food companies can maintain good profit margins as long as women hear what a marvellous thing breastfeeding is without getting the support to do it.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, “Breastfeeding and profit margins”, 2020
Companies profit from promoting breastfeeding without providing practical support, creating a gap between advocacy and assistance.
In simple terms: Profit from promoting breastfeeding without support.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for real support alongside promotion.
Themes
healthcare
business
maternal rights
consumer ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
advocacy
analytical
When to use this quote
- hospital policies
- public health campaigns
- parenting advice
- corporate responsibility
Key Concepts
marketing
profit motive
policy gap
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies balance profit with genuine support?
- What policies could enforce practical assistance?
A Different Perspective
Profit motives may ignore mothers' real needs.
