This one is about prenatal advertising packs: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10674597 This one is a review. I think this is the one you are looking for. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10796281 Reviewers' Conclusions: The giving of commercial hospital discharge packs (with or without infant formula) appears to reduce the number of women exclusively breastfeeding at all times ... Nina Berry Australia On 03/04/2011, at 10:27 AM, Jessica L. Callahan wrote: > I am trying to find the research studies in regards to formula discharge bags that have removed all formula and coupons. I found the studies regarding the formula and coupons but i still read places where there are statements that 'studies show even when formula and coupons are removed they are still more likely to use formula' but I can't find any of those studies. > > Currently this is what our hospitals practice is - provide discharge bags with no formula or coupons but I am trying to stop this practice as well and would really like the research for back up. > > So anyone knows where I can find these particular studies I would love it. > > Jessica > IBCLC, RN > NC, USA > > *********************************************** > > Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html > To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] > Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] > COMMANDS: > 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail > 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail > 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome