Hello All,
Just wanted to share with you my last prenatal visit.  I was having the
diabetes screening done and as my blood was being drawn, I noticed some
boxes with familiar markings...I asked the young woman about it, and she
explained that I would get one of the gifts after I was done.  She could
tell I was not really excited in a good way and said that I didn't have to
take one, which I quickly responded with, "No, I am a certified
breastfeeding educator and I think it is important for me to see what
patients are receiving."
She told me that I could take the formula out, since that can encourage
moms to not breastfeed (good information, I thought).  Then she went on to
share that she had not breastfed for long, only a matter of weeks, due to
returning to work and not having enough milk.  I was very sad for her.  It
is amazing how quickly women share their grief.
The "gift" contains an expandable black bag, 3 individual packets of
formula for making 4 oz. bottles, and a lot of marketing-I mean-
"educational materials".  How ironic that they are encouraging formula
while having a diabetes screening?  Maybe dentists could start giving
people candy with pamphlets explaining that "brushing twice a day is best,
but some people find it hard to balance work,family, and sleep with good
oral hygiene."

Buffy Constant, BA, CBE, Doula, but most important of all...Mom
Northeast Iowa
www.geocities.com/buffyconstant

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