Dawn writes;
>>They said that they "encourage breastfeeding but once
you have gotten mastitis you can get it again and again."  They said that
is the only reason her premiums are going up and not due to any other
aspect of her health. <<
Is this for real or perhaps an April Fools joke?!
I have never heard of such a thing?!
This insurance company needs some accurate info. fast! Perhaps some of our
MDs could write to them detailing the benefits of breastfeeding. I would also
inundate them with published articles on the healthcare costs of not
breastfeeding. Barbara Heiser wrote a nice, brief one entitled "Affordable
Health Care Begins with Breastfeeding". Would also include the AAP policy
statement.
I might also ask them if they increase the premiums of babes not breastfed
who develop ear infections, meningitis, GI viruses etc. as they are at
greater risk too!
Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc
Franklin,Massachusetts

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