Hi Nina,

About 80% of maternity units in New Zealand are BFHI accredited and the ones 
who are not, are working towards it, so no, there is no formula advertising.

Even prior to BFHI, I do not recall any direct marketing or samples to 
mothers in maternity hospitals.  We have had some issues around Bounty bags 
and other more subtle forms of advertising, but no direct marketing like 
formula bags.  thankfully, they are an unknown to us downunder.

Karen Palmer
Hamilton, NZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nina Berry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:59 AM
Subject: formula advertising in hospitals


> Hi,
>
> I have a couple of quick questions for the Canadians, New Zealanders and
> British amongst us
>
> Is anyone able to tell me whether formula companies are generally allowed 
> to
> advertise directly to mothers in your hospitals (sample bags, posters, and
> the like)?   (Obviously not if they are Baby Friendly but I am interested 
> in
> what happens in hospitals that are NOT baby friendly.)
>
> Many thanks
> Nina Berry
>
> Australia
>
>
>
>
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