Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

Moms seeking formula tire of those who say, just breastfeed

In this Sept. 14, 2011 photo, Nathan and Jessica Ewald hold their 5-month-old son, Bennett, at their home in Oakbrook Terrace. Like many new moms, she got a hospital goody bag with supplies including free formula and formula coupons that she gave away as soon as she got home. Ewald, the daughter of a breast-feeding activist who fought to get those goody bags out of hospitals, says hospitals sending newborns home with formula can really undermine a woman's determination to breast-feed. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

(AP)- Some U.S. moms looking for baby formula that is in short supply  are dealing with another layer of stress – people asking why they don’t just breastfeed. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life by major medical entities like the World Health Organization. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Health issues, work schedules and life stress can all make breastfeeding difficult or impossible. Even bigger barriers exist for women working low-paying job, where there may not be time allowed to pump, and underserved areas with little support.

Photo: In this Sept. 14, 2011 photo, Nathan and Jessica Ewald hold their 5-month-old son, Bennett, at their home in Oakbrook Terrace. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)