2023-06-09 20:00:38
- According to the WHO, all babies should be exclusively breastfed during their first 6 months of life.
- During a public event, a nutritionist questioned breastfeeding during the first months of the babies’ lives.
- Several doctors immediately criticized the position for lacking scientific support.
The advent of smartphones and the internet has caused the loss of privacy but has also caused everything to be recorded on video now. For this reason, everything from actions to unfortunate statements can be spread instantly through social networks. With this in mind, a case involving a nutritionist and her comment about breastfeeding provoked the anger of various doctors and nurses.
Something that should always prevail is respect for the opinions of others. It is valid to think differently and it is even the beginning to increase knowledge. The discrepancies are not always negative because when points of view are exchanged with respect, both parties benefit.
However, when someone makes a public comment without support, it is also valid to point out their error. If faults are indicated, it is constructive criticism because it is the invitation not to repeat the mistake.
For their part, although social networks have accelerated communication, they also have a negative side and it is fake news. Not everything that is said in the digital world should be considered as an absolute truth, but should be an invitation to question everything.
Nutritionist criticizes breastfeeding
All of the above leads to a recent case involving the nutritionist Daniela Merchantwho is in charge of the High Specialty Nutrition Clinic (NAE). On his website he describes himself as a specialist in weight loss, metabolic control and intestinal health.
Among his recent activities, he was presenting a book and during his talk he made a comment that has been classified as wrong.
In the first place, he criticizes that parents only take babies to a doctor and not to nutritionists. He emphasizes that doctors do not have enough knowledge about the nutrition that infants require. Although the worst came later. The nutritionist directly criticized breastfeeding. She mentions her stance against free-demand feeding.
“Not because breast milk, which is actually called human, is the maximum and the only food that should exist, it is unlimited. No food for being very good is unlimited and neither is human milk.
@nutriologa_merchant
The doctors’ responses
His video instantly became controversial, prompting several doctors to post responses about his mistake. Among those who have made publications about the unfortunate comment are the Dr. Jonathan Rodriguez Aguirre and Yeckrider, nurse and dentist.
@yourfavoritedoctor Free-demand feeding does not mean that the newborn should be overfed, it is also almost impossible to calculate the natural feeding of the baby #nutrition #lactation #yourfavoritedoctor
@yeckrider Breastfeeding nutritionist misinforming #AprendeAndTikTok #nurse #exclusivebreastfeeding
What do the health authorities say?
Now, despite what the nutritionist said about breastfeeding, the World Health Organization (WHO) has a fairly clear indication. During the first six months of a baby’s life, his only food should be breast milk. You should not ingest other liquids or products because it is counterproductive and puts your integrity at risk.
Sometimes it can even be extended for more than half a year and the use of formulas is only indicated in specific cases and when the child’s health is at risk.
For now, what do you think about the nutritionist’s comment about breastfeeding?
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