I am amazed that you have a formula rep who has had a baby.  All our reps
have been men or young,single or newly married women who haven't got an
ounce of fat on their bodies and wear VERY short skirts AND speak as they
know everything and anything about infant nutrition.  We once had a pregnant
rep.  Whenever she tried to hound me about formula gift packs, I responded
with -- "talk to me after you have your baby and AFTER you breastfeed".  She
ended up breastfeeding during maternity leave only.  She didn't return to
our hospital as she was promoted (what an honor - yes, I am being
sarcastic).  Her associate (who wears even shorter skirts and is EVEN
skinnier and younger) told me she stopped breastfeeding when she returned to
work because THERE WERE TOO MANY MEN AROUND!!!!! (yes I am shouting).  This
is a young professional woman who I am sure is working hard to be "one of
the guys" in the professional world.  When are women going to realize they
can be women, breastfeeding and all, and be professional too!!!!  And, isn't
it interesting that there are so many men in the formula business?  Could it
be they want to keep those breasts for themselves???  Just wondering...

Donna Z - RN, BSN, IBCLC
who's getting down off the box now