Breastfeeding statement from AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics released an updated statement on breastfeeding that moves to more fully support exclusive breastfeeding the first six months. Basically the big change is stating " infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice" which is much stronger worded than they have previously.

I found this interesting and thought those of you who have felt your pediatricians aren't fully behind breastfeeding might want to see. Perhaps a change will be coming amongst pediatricians?
Here is the Time article:
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Here is a way to get to the AAP's actual release:
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I think this is a great step for the US - by defining it officially as a public health issue it also means that there's some pressure now on society, business & government to support & protect the BFing relationship. Maybe you guys'll start getting decent mat leaves!

 

If maternity leave didn't totally suck here I was originally going to go back to work... But since I wasn't sure that I could juggle ebf and work I felt the choice to stay home really wasnt much of a choice (for me).

 

I doubt it...say what you will about Bill Clinton but at least we get 12 weeks!