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> As the coordinator of the grant that developed the "Breastfeeding: First Step
> to Good Health." a set of breastfeeding education materials for grades K-12,
> I must tell you that I am disappointed about the brief comments that followed
> the announcement that the materials were now available on the internet at
> http://www.health.state.ny.us/nydoh/b-feed/index.htm

Barbara, I for one was VERY impressed with this program. I carefully read through
each grade level's curricula, and I believed it to be well-presented in an
age-appropriate manner. For a few minutes I even fantasized that MY state (and
specifically my daughter's school) would implement something similar.
If this is bordering on off-topic, forgive me, but I would love to hear how this
program is received, by the teachers, students, and parents. What kind of
feedback are you getting?

>
> The references to the use of pamphlets printed by formula companies should be
> understood in the context that students are asked in that lesson to compare
> literature describing breastfeeding.

And at least at the higher grade levels (and  I believe that's where the formula
company pamphlets are used?) this would give the students good exercise in
critical reading.

>  Let's congratulate the Department of Health and
> Department of Education in New York Stsate who were the first to attempt this
> effort!

I offer my heartiest congratulations to all who had a part in this. It is
something to be proud of, and something that I believe will have a major impact
on attitudes toward breastfeeding in NY, at least.

Joanne Hamilton
Foley, AL
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