Lucy Brey said:
In my hospital I am critized for
> promoting Breastfeeding because it makes bottle-feeding mother's feel
> quilty...'we should support their feeding choice'..While I do not make
> statements to anyone that would make them feel quilty, I DO offer
> information on why breastfeeding is the best choice. The last straw
about to break this camel's back is the lastest idea presented to me by the
> staff that we (our unit) will be sponsouring a Bottlefeeding Promotion
> Month!! THis idiotic (sp?) idea is to appease the bottlefeeding
mothers who might feel left out during our August Is Breastfeeding Awareness
> Month!! Can anyone top that?!?!? Believe it or not!?!
LUCY, I don't think ANYONE can top that!!! Your hospital wins the prize for
the most absurd promotion yet. When will they learn? What will it take? A
major lawsuit??
Pam Wiggins, IBCLC, Franklin VA