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Wed, 7 Aug 1996 09:57:09 -0400
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Lucy Brey said:

In my hospital I am critized for
> promoting Breastfeeding because it makes bottle-feeding mother's feel
> quilty...'we should support their feeding choice'..While I do not make
> statements to anyone that would make them feel quilty, I DO offer
> information on why breastfeeding is the best choice.  The last straw
about to break this camel's back is the lastest idea presented to me by the
> staff that we (our unit) will be sponsouring a Bottlefeeding Promotion
> Month!!  THis idiotic (sp?) idea is to appease the bottlefeeding
mothers who might feel left out during our August Is Breastfeeding Awareness
> Month!! Can anyone top that?!?!?  Believe it or not!?!


LUCY, I don't think ANYONE can top that!!!  Your hospital wins the prize for
the most absurd promotion yet.  When will they learn?  What will it take?  A
major lawsuit??

Pam Wiggins, IBCLC, Franklin VA

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