It sounds like he has come around from a few years ago significantly -
as I said - I only read the first paragraph and knee jerk responded
based on that - I apologize.

If he's open to education on the other points, perhaps we should email
him info about weaning and the other issues that have come up from time
to time. Maybe then his website would be more reflective of the current
evidence and methodologies in breastfeeding.

He used to be a very staunch defender of "right to choose" so to speak.
I know from a preemie standpoint, it is probably (although I know there
are reasons why it might not be as well) better that the formula have
the additives. But as we know, the formula companies use the additives
to mislead people into thinking formula is as good as breastmilk.




-----Original Message-----
From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Megan Allen
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 1:26 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Dr. Greene -- Did I miss something?


For those who are curious about all the fuss regarding Dr. Greene: a few
months ago it came to the attention of this list that Dr. Greene
endorsed infant formula - Enfamilk Lipil - on his website. He appears in
adds that are downloadable from Enfamil's website. He also used to have
Enfamil's site linked to his site, that is until I emailed him and
expressed mine and other's disappointment. I also pointed to him a
number of misleading pieces of info on his site in relation to
breastfeeding.

He responded to my email and asked if there was a good time to contact
me over the phone. I was shocked that he wanted to call me! We ended up
having a 30-40 minute conversation about breastfeeding, formula, and
DHA/ARA additives. He sounded very imformed on the issues at hand, but
still feels that the additives are important in formula for babies who
do not receive breastmilk. He has a story about his wife being diagnosed
with breast cancer while nursing their 4th baby, who was 9 month old at
the time. She had to stop nursing and they "had to decide on a formula."
That is why he supports the addition of these additives to ABM since the
issue hit close to home.

That's the jist of it. Whether or not he should have his MD license
taken away for being a spokesperson for ABM is one issue. But he does
seem interested in encouraging moms to nurse if at all possible.

I would encourage anyone to send him an email, he's quite open to
hearing your opinions.

Megan

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