Milk, Money, and Madness: The Culture and Politics of Breastfeeding
Naomi Baumslag
This powerful book explores the intersection of breastfeeding with commerce, politics, and global health. Naomi Baumslag sheds light on how corporate interests, policy decisions, and cultural narratives have shaped infant feeding norms across the world—with profound consequences for public health and maternal wellbeing.
Why It’s Included
This title lays bare the historical and ongoing influence of formula marketing and global inequities on breastfeeding rates. It aligns strongly with our commitment to informed choice, health equity, and structural awareness. It is a foundational read for anyone seeking to understand the systems influencing infant feeding practices.
Who It’s For
Recommended for health professionals, breastfeeding advocates, and those interested in public health, feminism, or global development. It may also resonate with parents who have felt undermined or unsupported in their breastfeeding journey and want to understand the bigger picture.
“It is not fair on parents who believe they fail their babies when, in fct, they have both been failed by a society who pays lip-service to breastfeeding but lets the formula industry influence parents and those who support them. This book is a classic text for anyone who wants to understand how we have come to this”
Further Reading
The Politics of Breastfeeding – Gabrielle Palmer
Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter – Gabrielle Palmer
Unbuttoned – Maureen Connolly & Dana Sullivan
Breastwork – Alison Bartlett
