This is not a surprise. This is a company that wants to make money. It makes
money by expanding its market. Does anyone really think that this was ever
going to be just about getting out a product for a small number of very low
birthweight babies that need a fortifier for their mother's own pumped
milk?  I appreciate that it would be wonderful if all NICU's got rid of
cow's milk based fortifiers in favor of human milk based ones. But it will
not stop there. In the end, we continue to be a society that is focused on
the product, breastmilk, rather than the act of breastfeeding. And as
wonderful as I think that breastmilk is, it is the act of breastfeeding or
being fed at the breast and having that continue for some period of time
that really brings the most benefits to both mothers and babies. But that is
not the message that mothers are getting.

Sharon Knorr, NY, USA

On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Janice Reynolds <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Its interesting what you can find on the internet.
>
> Prolacta is hiring sales reps.
>
> This description of the product below, does not mention "preemies" or
> "special needs" at all - to a lay person this would sound like a product
> that many babies need.  Well, in fact that is what is says below - "Many
> babies have nutritional requirements when first born that exceed the
> nutrition that naturally occur in mother's milk.  This nutrition is
> critical
> for the babys health and growth. As a result, many neonatology departments
> add nutrients to the mother's milk."
>
> Hmmm - not sure that sounds like a company that wants to support
> breastfeeding, or even moms feeding their own milk via pumping.
>
> But that's just the way it reads to me.
>
> Janice Reynolds.)
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> http://www.startuphire.com/job/nicu-clinical-sales-rep-dallas-ft-worth-dalla
> s-tx-prolacta-bioscience-75177<http://www.startuphire.com/job/nicu-clinical-sales-rep-dallas-ft-worth-dalla%0As-tx-prolacta-bioscience-75177>
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>  <http://www.prolacta.com> Prolacta Bioscience
>
> Investors:  <http://www.altapartners.com> Alta Partners,
> <http://www.arcturusvc.com> Arcturus Capital,  <http://www.dfjfrontier.com
> >
> DFJ Frontier,  <http://www.dfjmercury.com> DFJ Mercury,
> <http://www.draperrichards.com> Draper Richards,
> <http://www.flukeventures.com> Fluke Venture Partners
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>
> Web Site:
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>  <http://www.prolacta.com> www.prolacta.com
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>
> Industry:
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> Biotechnology
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> http://www.startuphire.com/search/index.php?searchId=a0d3346a3af97f1d04e07b
> 727de63d92<http://www.startuphire.com/search/index.php?searchId=a0d3346a3af97f1d04e07b%0A727de63d92>>
> at Prolacta Bioscience
>
>
> NICU CLINICAL SALES REP - Dallas/Ft. Worth
>
>
> Location:
>
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> Dallas, TX
>
>
> Description:
>
> Job Description: Prolacta is a life sciences company that provides for the
> nutritional needs of infants. Many babies have nutritional requirements
> when
> first born that exceed the nutrition that naturally occur in mother's milk.
> This nutrition is critical for the babys health and growth. As a result,
> many neonatology departments add nutrients to the mother's milk. We are a
> leader in the production of human milk-based fortifiers. Due to dynamic
> growth and a recent distribution agreement, we seek a highly motivated
> Medical Sales Professional calling on Hospitals selling the concentrated
> breast milk. The position is also responsible for maintaining current,
> detailed customer records including key account information and sales call
> results. If you have the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to
> look at this opportunity.
> Skills/Experience Requirements: Basic Qualifications:
> Requirements:
>
> - Licensed Registered nurse or Dietitian
> - Minimum 3 years medical sales
> - Strategic hospital selling experience
> - Currently calling on the NICU, Doctors, and Neonatal Practitioners
>
> Licensed Registered Nurse or Dietitian preferred.
>
> Biologics and reimbursement experience a plus.
>
> Individual must demonstrate effective oral and written communication
> skills,
> must be able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks. Strong
> presentation skills are a must.
> Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
> Percentage of Travel: 75
>
> State/Province/Region: South Central Region (Must reside in Texas)
> Site Location: Field Sales.
>
>
> Job Post Created::
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> 12/29/2009
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