Sorry, a little behind, Janice asked:

"Do you mean that you are gathering information to give to the formula
marketing rep????
Please don't do that - you will never convince her of anything, and you
are
just giving her information that she will study and try to poke hole
in, and
will eventually use against you.
My policy on dealing with formula reps is - don't.  Don't talk to them
at
all.  Nothing will frustrate them more.
Save your ammunition for your hospital administration, but never show
it to
the formula reps.
I'll end my rant there, in case I misunderstood you.

Janice Reynolds
(professional sales and marketing rep for 10 years)"

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No!! I would never meet with them! We met with our hospital marketing
manager, she is the one who has asked for the info. She has emailed me a
sample of a bag we might be able to use.(although she doesn't think it's
as nice as the formula ones!)

 We are looking into the hospital auxiliary for possible funding and
looking to our community to make appropriate donations. 

Just after writing my original vent, guess who was sitting in the
office across from mine...a very pregnant formula rep, who states she of
course will be breastfeeding....

Thanks again for your imput and support!

Margaret Sullivan


 



Margaret M. Sullivan BA, ICCE, IBCLC
Lactation Office
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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