Having read the report, I must say I'm disappointed to see only one paragraph
on the WHO code in this document.

The document is positive in its call for cultural change, among HCPs,
business, family et al. However, under the small heading "Marketing of Breast
Milk Substitutes," the text reads,

"The marketing of infant formula negatively affects breastfeeding. The
International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes and a subsequent
WHO resolution delineates guidelines for formula marketing to ensure that it
does not interfere with the establishment of lactation. The International
Code stipulates the responsibilities of manufacturing industries regarding
their role in promoting breastfeeding and appropriate infant feeding
practices."

That's it. No mention that the Code states unequivocally that member nations
are supposed to act on that code in some fashion, presumably legislatively.
There was no call for action. No request for change. Just a statement
referring back to the Code. Surely, the formula manufacturers will be shaking
in their shoes at that paltry paragraph.

The Subcommittee on Breastfeeding looks like a Who's Who of Healthcare but
for the life of me, I can't figure out how this critical segment was barely
considered.

Martha Schatzle
Breastfeeding Volunteer, mother of 2 and writer

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