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Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 3 Dec 1997 19:54:27 -0500
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>From: [log in to unmask]
>Date: Wed, 3 Dec 1997 18:47:26 -0500 (EST)
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Breast pumps
>
>I would like your opinion on how to handle the NEW IMPROVED,etc. discharge
>packs the formula companies are now trying to distribute at the hospitals. I
>am a single IBCLC in a small town in Florida, on staff at the hospital. We
>will probably be FOREVER trying to change even some policies to adhere to the
>BFHI. However, the administration does support my efforts for promoting
>breastfeeding with caution towards our bottle-feeding families, too. I can
>live with this( for now) BUT I absolutely hate the new discharge packages the
>reps are presenting.
>I really need some references to persuade administration NOT to allow this to
>happen (its on hold for now). Do you think the new AAP Guidelines for
>Breastfeeding will defend my position, and if so what else?
>Thank you for your response and I hope you can help me make a difference!
>Sorry this it so long. Debi
>
>
Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
http://together.net/~kbruce/kbbhome.html
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