Greater Miami Valley Breastfeeding Coalition


November 25, 2003

Honorable Tommy G. Thompson

Secretary

Department of Health and Human Services

200 Independence Avenue SW

Washington DC 20201

 

Dear Secretary Thompson:

The Greater Miami Valley Breastfeeding Coalition (Dayton, Ohio and vicinity)
supports the National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign to be launched
shortly by the Department of Health and Services. 

 

Specifically, we support the principle of informed consent, including
discussing the consequences of not breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is normal
and desirable. Providing clear, unambiguous information of risks of
non-human foods to the human infant is a core principle of informed consent.
Parents have the right to know the full consequences of health care
decisions.

 

We enthusiastically support the Ad Council's research and approach, and urge
the campaign's release on schedule and unaltered.

.

Sincerely,

Linda J. Smith

Corresponding Secretary

 

Attachment: List of GMVBFC members supporting this letter and the National
Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign

 


6540 Cedarview Ct . Dayton OH . 45459

Phone: 937.438.9458 . Fax: 937.438.3229


 

 

 

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre Ltd

6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459

ph 937-438-9458 www.BFLRC.com 

 


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