Dear Friends:

At our city Breastfeeding Coalition meeting today, I learned that the formula 
companies are putting out fabulous luncheon spreads, as well as cooking 
waffles for staff. In return, hospital staff is becoming more and more convinced 
that formula is okay. A full tummy and a pocket full of freebies wins allies.

The breastfeeding activists can not compete with this attack, being unable to 
afford fancy foods as ways to give to staff. In fact, when staff attends 
breastfeeding events, they may have to do it on their own time (and not be paid), 
or leave some folks behind to tend to patients. The  folks left behind have to 
work harder to fill the gap. Neither of these techniques make breastfeeding 
teaching received openly and well.

Does this go to ethics committees in hospitals? What is the best way to blunt 
this attack?

warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI

www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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