The "no free lunch" site is entertaining and informative. I recently wrote a piece ( in my monthly column locally) on this topic, specifically in child health offices and as a childbirth educator.  

I specifically mentioned infant formula companies providing "infant nutrition" info and how this should be questioned by mothers. We'll see if it makes the cut, or if I am asked to provide an alternative piece.  

I am taking inventory of how much commercial literature I hand out to new mothers- even Lamaze magazines and the sort. It is still commercial bias, and although not a drug, commercial endorsement of any product in healthcare is in a gray area to me. For the few handouts that I love that have a brand name, I am known to black it out or put a sticker over it- or mention a comparitive brand name.

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Mirine R. Dye, CCE,CD,CLE
Childbirth and Lactation Educator/Doula
Florida Keys - Key Largo to Key West
Serving families during the childbearing year!

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