wow, haven't heard of that one but shame on them

Carolyn Schindewolf, Central NJ
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From: "Myra Lowrie" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 1:19 PM
Subject: "free" breastfeeding class


>I consulted with a mom who took a free breastfeeding class at a doctor's
> office.  She said the class turned out to be more of a formula promotion
> class.  All the breastfeeding handouts were from a formula company. The
> instructor told the participants she was a breastfeeding expert and 
> offered her
> services to doctor offices and baby fair/events.  She said formula feeding 
> was
> recommended when breastfeeding as it "prevents" jaundice.  She said giving
> water and formula was fine.  There were several other misleading and
> incorrect "how to" statements offered.  She also gave out formula coupons. 
> I
> saw the handouts and coupons. Has anyone heard of this going on in their
> community?  I am concerned this may be a formula company supported
> service, ""free breastfeeding classes by a "breastfeeding expert."
>
> Myra Lowrie, MA, IBCLC
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