Bottle Refusal Is More Common Than You Think
Many breastfeeding parents are told bottle refusal is unusual or something they’ve “done wrong.” This research challenges that narrative. Based on responses from hundreds of mothers, the study highlights how common bottle refusal truly is, the emotional impact it can have, and why better support and normalization matter. This resource is shared for education, reassurance, and reference, not judgment.
Maxwell C, Fleming KM, Fleming V, Porcellato L. UK mothers' experiences of bottle refusal by their breastfed baby. Matern Child Nutr. 2020 Oct;16(4):e13047. doi: 10.1111/mcn.13047. Epub 2020 Jun 17. PMID: 32558209; PMCID: PMC7503095.
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