Why is baby formula use still so widespread? I understand that some women have twins and triplets, some others have health issues... but the use seems way too widespread than that.
I hope this helps a lot of parents who don't need it realize that they don't... and hope some of those who do need it can switch over to cow's milk.
Cow’s milk is not an adequate substitute for formula for an infant, but older children could switch.
In addition to the other reasons mentioned by TrispusAttucks, I can tell you that breastfeeding is both very time-consuming and painful (because of plugged ducts). So I can understand why women opt out, especially if they have to work or have other issues.
She took it hard (it's an awful feeling, to not feel "adequate"), but we had no choice to go with formula.
I can't imagine trying to pump and hold down a full time job as well as all the other parental duties. Some can certainly pull it off, but with what appears like heroics to me from afar.