What is the effect of early routine formula supplementation on breastfeeding rates? We will review the latest study that involves small volumes of formula supplementation for breastfed infants.

While we discuss the results of Dr. Flaherman’s study on the effect of routine small volumes of formula on duration of breastfeeding, we will meander through several issues regarding newborn weight loss, ethics of routine supplementation, optimal breastfeeding support postpartum, and conflicts of interest in this study.

Recorded in June 2019.