Renee writes:
>>>>>>
My ethical dilema is that I use handouts from Medela and Ameda and the 
LLL/Lansinoh handout that comes with a free sample of Lansinoh.

Should I give these up in order to be consistent in my message?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Absolutely, Renee, but many will disagree with me !

Childbearing families are subject to constant commercialisation of 
parenting, and I'm sure there are excellent commercial-free handouts, or you 
could write your own.

Whilst some might say that all the companies you mentioned 'support' 
breastfeeding, there is absolutely no need to support the barrage of 
advertising through the health system. With these materials, your 
breastfeeding promotion comes in a package 'hand in hand' with accessories 
like pumps and the other product.

I do know of (Australian) hospitals that will ask companies to come and 
collect their 'free' samples of products for babies/mothers sent in, or 
dropped off by reps.

Jan Cornfoot
Breastfeeding/consumer advocate

ps and I always recommend the nofreelunch website. 

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