Laurie, I saw your recent post about your electricity and response, as you
can see, I was referring to the babyfriendly guidelines.  I am not as
familiar with the WHO code as I would like to be.  Am I wrong in thinking
that what you are saying is conflicting information between the BF criteria
and the WHO code?
Thanks Lucy
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> From: lucy brey <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Laurie L. Wheeler <[log in to unmask]>
> Cc: Lactnet <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Re teaching bottlefeeding
> Date: Tuesday, October 07, 1997 9:41 PM
>
> Laurie,
> I think that teaching formula in a group is a no-no for baby-friendly
> status.
> lucy
>
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> > From: Laurie L. Wheeler <[log in to unmask]>
> > To:
> > Subject: Re teaching bottlefeeding
> > Date: Wednesday, October 08, 1997 12:24 AM
> >
> > On the surface, I too would not want to have to teach such a class, BUT
> > actually if the person teaching the 6 wks prenatal series were an
IBCLC,
> > I would be glad. If you are not promoting the formula or the
> > bottlefeeding, it is not a violation of the CODE or a conflict of
> > interest, I wouldn't think.  I agree with the other person that said
you
> > would give the breastfeeding truth and the formula truth and just say
> > matter of factly this is how to prepare the formula, emphasizing the
> > risks of contamination, improper dilution , etc that cause many
problems
> > and let them know that the skin to skin etc will be missed and needs to
> > be made up for, and that mom loses important benefits as well.  Someone
> > else may teach this class and give the formula is just as good talk.
You
> > would do a much better job.
> > Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
> > Violet Louisiana
> >