Hi Kathy,
Thanks for the suggestions. No I'm not an IBCLC (but a PhD doing research).
Although there was not anything that addressed my concerns, the ethics
section on the IBCLE website was interesting.

I must say I was very surprised to read the following
"Are IBCLCs who work for formula companies in violation of the IBLCE Code of
Ethics?
      A:
     Many IBCLCs work for companies or businesses that do not conform to the
WHO Code. Hospital based lactation consultants who work in hospitals that
are not Baby Friendly work within structures that promote formula by giving
breastfeeding mothers samples and bags and engage in practices that are not
in compliance with the WHO Code. Even though these IBCLCs may not be
themselves giving out formula or promoting formula to parents in ways that
make formula seem glamorous or almost as good as breast milk, it is always a
concern for ethical professionals like IBCLCs. If the IBLCE were to decide
that working for a non-WHO Code compliant company would be grounds for a
violation, hundreds of IBCLCs would be in violation."

      Surely there is a difference between working for a hospital and
working for a breastmilk substitute manufacturer.

      If anyone has a copy of the IBLICK article they could email me I'd
appreciate it.

      Karleen Gribble
      Australia





> Are you an IBCLC, Karleen? Sorry I can't remember! If yes, go to IBLCE
> web site look for ethics. There is a FAQ section with questions about
> such things. Also, in the IBCLICK! dated June 2003, Ann Calandro writes
> about these company sponsorship issues, "Focus on the Code of Ethics."
> She gives several things to consider, such as one's name or photo being
> used by the company in marketing purposes. The disclaimer she talks
> about is that the IBCLC says, "they have no association with this
> company and that the information shared with the group is in no way
> influenced by this company." My short paraphrase here doesn't do justice
> to the whole article and I suggest you try to read it. Because the
> disclaimer part is the smallest part of the whole two page article and
> there are other things to consider that might be more important. Best to
> you, Kathy Eng, BSW, IBCLC

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