To be quite honest... I'm not very pleased with all the reactions stating
the importance of organisations putting pressure on Medela and many others,
instead of individuals.
Of course, that is important; but is that ground not to support individuals
who want to address the issue in their own working environment...?
Is the fact that governments or institutions should safeguard all kinds of
things, reason for individuals to stand by, raise their hands in protest and
say: "You should do something, government/organisations/whoever!"...?! I
want to make my own contribution and was hoping to get support for that good
intention, especially on this list.
I find it disappointing not yet having gotten the message: "Marianne, what
is your home address? I'll send you the brochure today by express mail. Good
luck with your meeting."
You can do the one thing and not leave the other. One person *can* make a
difference, in many situations.
Sorry, for sounding a bit angry; if we all would wait for others to change
the world, whatever world, and try and help good processes along, nothing
happens... Change the world, start with yourself; do what *you* can do and
give your best. That is what I would like to stand by and why I am about to
leave to a difficult meeting in order to improve lactation help and to
prevent lc's from saying: "That mother should just endure her pain", even if
I'm not sure the *organisation* is going to understand my bottom line. I
want to give my point of view, on behalf of those mothers and babies who are
not in the position I am in.
Kindly,
Marianne Vanderveen, Netherlands
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ellen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 9:13 AM
Subject: [LACTNET] Medela and Organizations
> Hi all,
> These were exactly my sentiments as I read first Rachel's posting.
> I also believe that group think and action would probably be more
> effective
> than if we as individuals try to get in touch with Medela. I have brought
> it
> to the attention of my fellow Board Members at La Leche League
> International
> with the hope that we can do something to inquire to understand how and
> why
> this transpired, and if there is anything we can do to influence their
> choices. I also feel that we should not just stand by. As much as many of
> us
> do not like taking money from any commercial interests, unfortunately most
> non-profits have to rely on help aside from donations and memberships.
> Many
> non-profits suffer nowadays, and as much as we all would love to be
> self-sufficient, it isn't an easy task.
> Stay tuned.................
>
> Ellen Shein, LLLI, IBCLC
> Tel Aviv
>
>
>
> te: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:44:30 +1000
> From: jan <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Medela
>
> Writing to Medela with concerns about content on advertising material, as
> an
> individual is good BUT more effective is putting pressure on organizations
> like the Australian Breastfeeding Association, ALCA, LLLI, ILCA, and all
> the
> others..
> to apply marketing force to Medela..
>
> Whilst I'd prefer that none of these organizations took sponsorship, ads
> or
> sold pumps to remain conflict-free, they are unlikely to.. but they can
> put
> pressure on Medela in a more significant way than individuals to change
> their material.
>
> but will they ? and will members approach these seemingly
> commercial-first
> organizations to do so ?
>
> Jan Cornfoot
> Breastfeeding Advocate
> Australia
>
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> Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 19:53:52 -0400
> From: Joann Charnock <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: CMY and Premie
>
> I just printed a reference on this very topic, from Mary Ann Leibert's si=
> te, Breastfeeding=20 Medicine.com, but. of course, I left it at work. I
> think you are referri= ng to cytomeglovirus,=20 in premie, hopefully. I
> was
> scanning several study results, for breast f= eeding in NI, and it=20
> seems
> this was one of the topics covered. I can forward the info to you,= if
> you
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