Why would an IBCLC *want* to work for a formula company in the first place?

Amy West, CLC

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM, juanita jauer steichen <
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> Hello, everyone,
>
> I am sending this directly to Liz Brooks since my question concerns ILCA
> but
> I would appreciate hearing from others who have found themselves in similar
> situations.
>
> This type of scenario seems to come up often and there are always
> questions.
> I have not given specifics but this is the situation:
>
> A group of IBCLCs are being asked to do a workshop on breastfeeding ; the
> workshop is funded by a formula company. The formula company will be
> present
> on the day of the presentation.
>
> Question 1: Can IBCLCs do a workshop and be paid by a formula company and
> still respect the Code and the Standards of Practice for IBCLCs?
>
> Question 2: Can CERPS be attributed for attending a workshop sponsored by a
> formula company?
>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Juanita Jauer Steichen
> MA, IBCLC, LLL
>
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