I heard it and was impressed that it was quite balanced. They
interviewed our own Amy Spangler and Dr. Larry Gartner. I was happy with
that. Yes, they did talk with reps. from the AAP and the formula
industries, but I did not feel the spot was slanted toward them at all.

Maybe I am in the minority?

Susan
Susan Keith-Hergert
mom, nurse, doula and lactation consultant
Holistic Natal Care * Cincinnati
MMMM.... Making Mothering More Magical! ;-)
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>From:    Jena Sallenger <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: NPR story about breastfeeding ads
>
>Did anyone else hear the story on Morning Edition NPR today? They interviewed
>a formula company rep and someone from the AAP as well as several others. The
>formula rep was incredible sleazy, disputing the veracity of research about
>the benefits of breastfeeding. I plan to go back and listen to the story again,
>as soon as I get my speakers hooked up. You can listen at the NPR.org site,
>look at Morning Edition for Friday 26 December.
>
>Jena Sallenger MSN RN IBCLC
>Florence, SC
>

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