Hi, All:  There is a 35 page "opinion paper" from the European Food Safety
Association Journal available to download at www.efsa.eu.int discussing the
issue of the dangers of using powdered formula with neonates (babies under
1 month of age).  As I read this I had a can of powdered formula a mom
refused from the discharge bag sitting in front of me on my desk.  My
mental image was of this can teeming with bacteria - a can of poison.  I
will be discussing this with our director.  I shudder to think the
liability the hospital is open to by giving out these discharge packs with
cans of powdered formula in them.  The reality is, many of these
breastfeeding moms do go home and use at least some formula within that 1st
month.  And what are they using?  The powdered formula they got for free in
their discharge pack given to them by the hospital.  Our hospital does not
use any powdered formula while babies are here in the hospital - all ready-
to-feed liquid, but nothing is said to the parents about what form of
formula they will use at home.
Back to the formula tote bag being used for Hollister pumps.  I don't blame
Hollister for being upset - free formula advertising, while a mom pumps her
milk!

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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