Like Winnie, I also discontinued my membership to AWHONN several years ago
because of their relationship with the formula companies, and I told them
why.  If the IBCLCs who are also RNs were to do the same, I think it could be
very effective.  There are a lot of us here on LACTNET.  I believe that their
relationship with the "bad guys" is based on the $$$ they receive, not on
hostility toward breastfeeding itself.  If a large number of their members
withdraw their financial support, the message may get through to management.
Then again, maybe not.  We know that donated $$$ is substantial.

Sad about all this,
Kim

Kim Block RN, MSN, IBCLC
Overlook Hospital Breastfeeding Support Program
Summit, NJ
(908) 522-BABY
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