Jane, Code issues aside, Medela's open system pumps are not "good products."
I've covered this particular issue on my blog, perhaps this can shed some
light on things. No one is picking on poor Medela; Medela has some major
issues as a company, which even the FDA has been compelled to point out
recently via the warning letter they issued. That's not up for debate, it's
not my opinion; it's just a fact.
So even if we leave the Code out of it, there are still *major* issues with
this transaction and with Medela as a whole.
http://justwestofcrunchy.com/2011/04/01/bravado-sells-out-for-the-big-bucks/
(links
in the footer of the post to my prior coverage of these issues).
Amy West, CLC
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:54 AM, <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Why are you disappointed? I think this is great. It means all USA
> currency, it means being able to order from one company, it means Medela has
> picked a quality product for nursing moms. If I lose my IBCLC certification
> over this, so be it, but the problem with Medela is NOT it's products. It
> is allowed to sell good products and even advertise them. They still have
> the best selection of nursing -supportive products on the market, IMHO.
> This whole code issue should not be about destroying the company. To me,
> this is like trying to cure a toe fungus infection by amputating your leg.
> How are we doing with controlling the FORMULA companies? Is Nestle
> bankrupt yet? Boycotts really don't work, IMHO. Education of the CONSUMER
> is what works and changing societal attitudes. And that requires an
> understanding of the whole breastfeeding process as being MORE than taking
> milk from a producer and giving it to another recipient. Just like sex is
> more than an exchange for the purpose of procreation!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amy West
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 8:43 PM
> Subject: Re: Medela has brought Bravado
>
> Gloria,
>
> Well said. This is so disappointing. Perhaps instead of buying out other
> companies, Medela could spend some time and money focusing on their quality
> issues.
>
> This is so unfortunate.
>
> Best,
> Amy
>
> Amy West, CLC (www.bit.ly/probmedela)
>
> On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 9:36 PM, Gloria <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > As I carry Bravado Designs products, I just received their current
> > newsletter. I am shocked---Medela has brought Bravado! I have sent an
> > email voicing my concerns. I have carried Bravado's products for
> > years. When I was nursing my children, I lived in Bravado's bras.
> > I am so disappointed.
> >
> > Kind Regards,
> > Gloria Thai, Va
> >
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