Experiments comparing breast milk and formula milk are controversial

The experiment comparing the antibacterial ability of breastmilk and formula made by a mother has become a controversial topic.

Jessica Wilson, a medical student from St Helens, Merseyside, England, shared on Facebook personally a photograph of two shallow plates placed side by side to compare the antibacterial ability of breastmilk and formula , from which The formula milk has no effect on eliminating bacteria, according to Long Room. In the February 20 post, Jessica, the mother of a 17-month-old boy, said she soaked 4 pieces of test paper in her own milk and 4 other pieces of test paper in an anonymous formula.

After that, Jessica placed the test paper on separate shallow plates, each containing the same micrococcus luteus strain and recorded the results after 24 hours. Jessica said that the left disc soaked in breastmilk has clear circles, demonstrating the antibacterial ability of breastmilk, while the right side of the formula is not effective against bacteria.

Comparison of antimicrobial ability of experimental dish with breastmilk (left) and disc of soaked formula (right).(Photo: Facebook).

"As you can see, clear circles around the disk are where breast milk fights bacteria and almost cleans the plate, whereas formula milk has no effect and bacteria completely spread throughout. "This is a wonderful proof of breast milk and breastfeeding is the best! Be proud of what you bring to your child," Jessica wrote.

Jessica's post attracted more than 13,000 emoticons, 12,000 shares and 2,500 comments. The comments revolve around two streams of ideas whether the experiment smeared mothers feeding formula milk.

Many people think that the experiment makes mothers who can't breastfeed feel embarrassed."Almost all women know it is best to breastfeed their babies. However, many women do not have enough milk or cannot breastfeed their babies. Women do not need to feel inferior if they cannot. breastfeeding , " Mary Herrick stressed.

"Formula milk is being compared to fast food. Sadly. A lot of children survive thanks to formula. Many mothers cannot breastfeed their babies and they may be hungry without supplemental sources. It is important that children are adequately fed and cared for, Formula milk is a perfectly healthy alternative , " Megan Gatton said.

However, many mothers expressed support for the experiment."Many women think they don't have enough milk because their milk doesn't come out right away or because their baby is constantly feeding or they always" seem hungry. "These are perfectly normal things. Ask the child to drink more formula milk. That's a misconception, " Ada Enday Johnson commented.

"It's really great when people appreciate the greatness of breastmilk. I want to name all those who laugh at breastfeeding mothers in public when hungry kids understand them , " Che Verallo said. .