Dear Andrea~I strongly believe in educationing Moms/Parents about risks 
and benefits of everything (use of carseat, immunizations, medications, 
etc.) Why would we as HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS not also educate our 
parents about the Risks of Formula Feeding??? If we educate parents about 
formula feeding and they still choose to formula feed, than so be it. If 
we do not educate them about risks of FF and the child later ends up with 
a preventable acute or chronic illness (Diabetes, Obesity, Sepsis, 
Allergies, ect.) that could have been prevented by breastfeeding, than we 
as HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS are not doing our job. We are also doing a 
disservice to our clients/society/public health in this country. Educating 
Parents about Risks of Formula Feeding is not "over the top" it is common 
sense and could prevent a lawsuit! Is it "over the top" to tell Mothers 
what could happen if there child does not get their immunizations, is not 
placed on a safe sleep surface/on their back to sleep, if they smoke 
during their pregnancy or in the home of a child??? I stongly feel 
education of Health Care Professionals and parents is the answer in 
dealing with denial. I would also stongly question the reason for giving 
out "convenience formula"=free marketing for the formula companies. This 
practice has been banned in many hospitals and should be. I hope this 
helps! Good Luck! Mary Sirian Peterson, RN, BSN, IBCLC (Neonatal ICU Staff 
Nurse)

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