> These packages certainly
> aren't given out with any altruistic motivation.
> Unfortunately, the hospital "saves" around $18,000 per year in not
> having to purchase
> volu-feeds, nipples, etc. which they get "free" because they give
> out the sample packs!  This
> is a tough obstacle to get past.

If governements really mean what they say when stating that more children must
breastfeed longer in their country, they should be aware of this and make
arrangments to assure hospitals of sufficient fundings to purchase whatever they
need. IF they need it and WHEN they need it.

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC

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