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I did an exhibit today at the Maternity Fair that is sponsored by our Health
Dept and the local Infant Mortality Task Force, along with our local
hospital ( who has sent in the application to become Baby Friendly). Two doctor
offices ( one is an affiliate office of the Medical school) showed up with case
of formula and all kinds of formula marketing gimmicks. The health promotion
educator immediately sent someone to "sit on top of me" and explain that she
couldn't prohibit them from bringing in formula. When I ( very politely and
quietly which is sometimes a stretch for me) asked why she couldn't adhere to
the Code, she said that they had been told by the Government Institute that a
governmental agency such as the health department cannot restrict the
marketing of formula. There were several breastfeeding exhibits and we were all
appalled at this vulgar display of formula ( huge stacks of formula, posters, pens
and notepads, carrying cases, etc). So why is health departments exempt from
the Code? The health educator said that if a formula company showed up, she
would have to accommodate them. What do other health departments do?
Barbara Whitehead, BS, IBCLC, RLC
eastern NC
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