>What is nagging me is that it will be done in an
>environment where formula, bottles and endless mother substitutes are being
>marketed to the extreme.

Hi, Ann,

You are not alone in this bugging you:-) The encouragement that I can offer
you is that if you don't do this, these parents will receive no information
about breastfeeding.  You can get bf handouts from your WIC office at no
cost, and some lovely posters. A handout on the hazards of formula would be
a nice alternative.

Having done a few of these over the years, the response is usually warm from
the moms who are interested in bf, and cluelessness from the masses:-)

I think the caveat for us is that it not be sponsored by a formula mfgr or
another company violating the WHO Code(although they may very well have a
table and be handing out 'gift packs'--Not).

Good luck,

Anna Swisher, MBA, IBCLC
Abundant Blessings
Austin, TX

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