I haven't been following this thread - but can't resist a comment.
In medical school and residency as a teaching point we are given samples of
formulas and dietary supplements to taste  to better teach us what we are
writing for. [gag, cough, sputter, ewwwh!]

Bring a can opener to class and have everyone open their ready to feed and
try it.  The "informed" parent will certainly breastfeed after sampling
that stuff.  Better yet, request that your bags contain "elemental" formula
- just opening a can of that should clear the room....(whoooeee! what's
that smell???)

Congrats to all the new IBCLCs!
Gail
Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC
Pediatric Resident
author of the little green breastfeeding book - disclaimer: owner of Pocket
Publications





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> From: Alice Martino <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Re: Mandated formula in gift packs
> Date: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 8:21 PM
>
> Pat Garrison asked how to handle her hospital's mandate that she give out
> formula to her breastfeeding classes.  I suggest telling the class that
this
> gift is NOT for the baby but rather for them.  They can use ready-to-feed
in
> place of milk in cooking and concentrate in place of evaporated milk.  I
will
> practically guarantee that someone will make a face and then you can ask
why
> they would feed their baby something they don't want to eat themselves.
>
> LOL,
> Alice Martino
>
> "The prime manner in which any individual life has meaning beyond its own
> temporary existence is to matter in the life of somebody else."  Dr.
Laura
>