I am also gob smacked.
Preparing a session on Ethics for a conference at the end of the month and  
wondering what ramifications this has.
Now I will need to re-work my session to include the inconsistencies of the  
IBLCE and it's stated support of the code?
AARRGGHH!
Laura Goodwin-Wright
 
 

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In a message dated 4/2/2009 10:02:06 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
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Date:    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:35:55  +0800
From:    Lara <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: IBLCE,  Medela, and the Code

<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> As  some of you are aware, the International Board of Lactation 
>  Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) has just issued a new policy regarding  the
> approval of CERPS for educational sessions funded or sponsored by  
> Medela. You can see this at 
>  http://www.iblce.org/documentsNEW/Medela_publicStatement_03.30.pdf.  

"[considering that] Medela's declared intention in marketing  its
products was to support breastfeeding and breast-milk feeding and,  as
needed, to provide other means for ensuring safe and adequate  nutrition
for infants, consistent with the aim of the Code."

I am  gobsmacked. This is exactly the same as the "declared intention" of
every  formula and bottle company out there. Are there Medela-connected
folk on  the Board? Or were they just born yesterday?

Wow.

Lara  Hopkins


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