Breastfeeding then and now: how times have changed

Abstract

Breastfeeding is as old as humanity itself, but views on it have evolved a lot. In the early 1900s, breastfeeding was the norm but formula was seen as a sign of status and modernity. By the mid-century, formula reigned supreme and breastfeeding was actively discouraged by hospitals and pediatricians. This study aims to determine contextual factors and underlying mechanisms influencing the implementation of workplace policies in Mexico.[1]