Major Journal Warns Calling Breastfeeding ‘Natural’ – LewRockwell
Posted by M. C. on October 25, 2019
Mother Nature dares to contradict government medicine.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics raises concern over the use of the term “natural” to describe breastfeeding, even though the weight of evidence (and common sense) indicates prioritizing breastfeeding over man-made formulas or vaccines is the best way to protect your child and the mother’s health.
As Martucci and Barnhill (2016) misguidedly suggest in their article, [1] “Unintended Consequences of Invoking the “Natural” in Breastfeeding Promotion,” calling breastfeeding “natural” poses countless risks for public health officials and those who wish to promote their “synthetic” or “factory-made” formulas or vaccines. They want to ban the word “natural,” as calling breastfeeding the “natural” option will not “align with public health goals”. They should be concerned. “Natural” breastfeeding benefits highly outweigh “factory-made” formula feeding and has been linked to lower infant mortality, particularly in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Vaccine manufacturers mistakenly suggest delaying breastfeeding [2] (and all its health benefits) due to breastmilk’s immune properties interfering with vaccine-induced antibody titer elevations (a proxy measure of efficacy used to justify the vaccine schedule but which is falsely equated with bona fide immunity).
Breastfeeding is one of the most highly recommended strategies by public health officials for good reason. It works around the world, and has since time immemorial (when vaccines were non-existent). [3] It is has vast scientific support. [4] It is natural and offers a wide array of health benefits. There are many overall health benefits for the infant and the mom when breastfeeding and more recent research highlights advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding [5] for infections, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and dietary health, brain health, diabetes, and cancer. Many adverse health effects of vaccinations [6] have been researched and some of the most significant studies are highlighted in the breastfeeding vs vaccines debate.
Overall Health Benefits
“If an infant needs one vaccine that is 100% safe and effective — that would be breast milk” – Dr. Tetyana Obukanych PhD Immunologist
The overall health benefits of breastfeeding – the natural alternative to formula – are well summarized in an article by Brahm and Valdez (2017) entitled “The Benefits of Breastfeeding and Associated Risks of Replacement with Baby Formulas”. [7] Benefits asserted include reducing the risk of infectious and cardiovascular diseases, leukemia, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diabetes, attention deficit disorder, sudden infant deaths syndrome (lowered by 36%), and preventing 13% of infant mortality worldwide.
Lonnerdal (2016) [8] points out that the reduced incidence and duration of illnesses, (i.e. obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), nutrient status, and cognitive development are also benefits of breastfeeding during the first year of an infant’s life. Breast milk proteins, such as “lactoferrin, α-lactalbumin, milk fat globule membrane proteins, and osteopontin”, have bioactivities ranging from “infection protection to nutrient acquisition” (p. S4).
Infections…
Adverse effects of vaccines have been documented and early scheduling of vaccines to infants only exacerbates the problem. Sen and team (2001) studied vaccine frequency, severity and adverse reactions [36] in the UK following DPT/Hib (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis/Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate) immunization in very preterm infants. Of 27 babies vaccinated at 70 days or less, 9 (33.3%) developed major events compared with none when vaccinated over 70 days. Adverse events were noted in 17 of 45 (37.8%) babies: 9 (20%) had major events, i.e. apnea, bradycardia or desaturations, and 8 (17.8%) had minor events, i.e. increased oxygen requirements, temperature instability, poor handling and feed intolerance. Babies with major events were significantly younger (p<0.05), had a lower postmenstrual age (p<0.05) and weighed less (p<0.05) at the time of vaccination compared with babies without major events. The evidence presented makes a compelling case for prioritizing natural breastfeeding (with its overriding benefits) over vaccinations and man-made formulas.
For additional research on the health benefits of breastfeeding in reducing the risk of 80+ diseases use the GreenMedInfo research database on Breastfeeding Health Benefits.
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