There has been a big push at our hospital by Abbott to present a variety 
of "medical" topics to staff. The most recent efforts include a fancy 5-course 
meal at the most expensive restaurant in our town. The first topic was 
presented by a Phoenix physician who discussed the use of prebiotics in 
formulas, and how they have dramatically improved the quality of formula once 
again.

I would like to know more about how exactly these prebiotics work, and how I 
can counteract what staff are telling me. They are buying into it hook, line 
and sinker. The one thing I've managed to communicate is that nothing is 
free - the company is passing along the cost of these dinners to the 
consumers, namely the moms who end up buying the product. Is there 
anything else that's known about this new formula (Sim Advanced Shield, to 
be specific).

Thanks,
Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC

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