>
>"'...you know how some of these breastfeeding enthusiasts can lack
>objectivity,' noted Dr. Johnston."
>
>Katie's article is fascinating.  I have passed it on to many of our
>colleagues.  Much as I hate to agree with Dr. Johnston, he is
>correct in the above
>statement - for example, the article recently discussed by Ms. Palmer.

Yes, but Dr. Johnston seems to be making this statement not about the
likes of Ms. Palmer, but about the doctors and scientists who
evaluated research for the ad campaign -- some of them likely his own
AAP fellows.  That he regards the formula companies as being more
objective than the Section on BF is astounding.

>
>Nancy
>Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
>Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children's Hospital
>Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
>San Diego, CA
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Margaret
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