Olivia Munn Speaks On The Difficulties Of Breastfeeding And The Dangers Of The Baby Formula Shortage

Olivia Munn has a two-month-old son with comedian John Mulaney.

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Munn said it was crazy that people thought women that could breastfeed shouldn’t worry about formulas.

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Her followers sympathized with her.

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Munn previously opened up about her struggle with breastfeeding and low milk supply.

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She encouraged parents to do whatever they could to feed their babies.

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Several people received backlash after offering unappreciated advice on the situation.

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Bette Midler told women to “try breastfeeding because it was available and on-demand.”

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Sara Haines said Midler’s comment was “dismissive, uninformed and insensitive.”

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She said breastfeeding triggered her anxiety.

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