> These packages certainly > aren't given out with any altruistic motivation. > Unfortunately, the hospital "saves" around $18,000 per year in not > having to purchase > volu-feeds, nipples, etc. which they get "free" because they give > out the sample packs! This > is a tough obstacle to get past. If governements really mean what they say when stating that more children must breastfeed longer in their country, they should be aware of this and make arrangments to assure hospitals of sufficient fundings to purchase whatever they need. IF they need it and WHEN they need it. Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html