This is such a complex topic. Breastfeeding clearly has benefits, especially early on, but I’ve also realised that every family’s situation is different. At the same time, motherhood comes with many different circumstances, and not every woman has the same options or support.

I once had a colleague who chose formula feeding from the start because she needed to return to work to support her family, and it had also been recommended by her doctor. That conversation made me realise how many different factors can influence a mother’s decision. I also felt that, since I don’t have children yet, she may have thought I couldn’t fully understand her situation.

It made me reflect on how I can approach conversations like this with more empathy and less judgment. I’d genuinely be interested in hearing different perspectives and experiences on this topic.