I applaud hospitals who support mothers' and babies' health rather  
than distributing free marketing packages from infant formula  
companies.  I am a mother, and like 70% of other US mothers, I chose  
to breastfeed my baby.  I appreciated that my hospital facilitated me  
keeping my baby close by my side and breastfeeding her on cue.  When  
I was unsure of whether I was breastfeeding "correctly," the hospital  
sent a board-certified lactation consultant for education and  
reassurance.  The nursing staff also seemed supportive and educated  
about breastfeeding.

I would have been appalled to be handed a "free" sample of a food  
that is known to be inferior to my milk after I had clearly stated  
that I intended to breastfeed.  I have no problem with a mother  
getting a free sample if she requests one; but I hope she will be  
informed by the "donor" that generic infant formula is nutritionally  
equivalent to the sample brand, only less expensive.

Hospitals who choose to market health and nothing else are the real  
supporters of mothers and babies.

Sincerely,
Lynnette Hafken
Germantown, MD

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