Dear Renee,

>He went on to say that he thinks that I should teach about the
>"benefits" of formula and teach patients more about formula in my class,
>because, as nurses it is our responsibility to give patients informed
>consent.  He feels that my class is "one sided" ...

All I could think of as I read your post was "Does this person know that 
you are a LACTATION consultant?????"  Not a formula rep, not a person 
brought in to espouse the benefits of all possible alternatives in all 
possible situations.  If he'd like to see the benefits of formula being 
taught, possibly he'd like to take on the task.

I know that in my years as a LLL leader, when moms call me and ask whether 
a certain formula is o.k. for a supplement, I tell them matter-of-factly 
that I know nothing about formula; that is a question that their 
pediatrician may be able to answer!  I have a similar stance when working 
with moms in my part-time private practice.

Now, I understand that the politics behind your position may prevent you 
from taking such a direct stance, but it seems to me that your work should 
be devoted almost exclusively to helping moms breastfeed, not formula feed.

Sincerely,
Dianne Oliver, LLLL, IBCLC
Simi Valley, CA






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