I’m very much libertarian in my views on almost everything, and that political philosophy gives people the freedom to choose whatever they want **as long as it doesn’t hurt or inconvenience someone else.**

When people make a choice (to formula feed or breastfeed, for instance) that choice has consequences.

Breastfeeding in those first few days is not easy, and new moms pay a “price,” too–less sleep, sore nipples, psychological struggles, feelings of inadequacy. Now, it seems, the price for formula-feeding moms is financial. Either way, women “pay.” So yes, it’s fair. It’s not discrimination. Also, often cost-cutting measures are required in order to keep a system running. If charging for formula helps the hospital continue to provide free medical care to patients, then it’s well worth it.

I do think if moms have to pay for the formula, they should be allowed to bring their own from home. I don’t like people charging me for something but not giving me a choice of whether or not to buy it.

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In my case, the hospital was very eager to get formula into my baby, but we had already determined that due to PCOS I would have less breast milk than “normal” mothers. I persevered and was able to nurse for almost 9 weeks, but had to supplement with formula.

Let the women choose, but don’t let them cheat themselves by hanging over them with a bottle!

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