Thank-you !! Winnie.  Well said.

Sharon Lemon
> 
> Date:    Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:31:48 -0700
> From:    Winnie Mading <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Bloomberg-are we making the same mistake
> 
> It bothers me to see so many LC's respond by commenting on all the reasons why 
> moms shouold be breastfeeding.  Of course, I agree with their points, however, 
> by responding this way we are only adding fuel to the fire.  The issue is NOT 
> whether breastfeeding is preferable over formula feeding.  It is HOW formula is 
> being distributed.  I wish our responses would concentrate more on debunking the 
> distorted views that ate being promoted.  As I understand it: 
> 
> NO MOTHER is being prevented from obtaining formula.  
> NO BABY is being deprived. 
> NO WOMAN is being prevented from "making her own choice".
> NO ONE is being made to feel guilty.
> What IS happening is that formula will not be dropped off to moms willy nilly 
> without any thought to possible drawbacks.  Nurses will have to think twice 
> before suggesting formula to a nursing mom.  Hospitals will not be doing the 
> formula companies' advertising for them.  
> 
> One advantage that should be pointed out to formula feeding moms is that there 
> WILL be a record of what batch of formula their baby got if there should be any 
> problems or recalls in the future.
> IMO this is not the approprite forum for promoting the value of breastfeeding.  
> We should be clarifying just what Bloomberg's plan will and won't do.  
> Overzealous promotion of breastfeeding in this particular situation won't win 
> over many people but it will add fuel to the "don't mess with my right to 
> choose" attitude.
> 
> Winnie Mading, retired LC
> 
>    

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