I think it would be interesting if you went with, why it could cause a
mom to not bf to give just one case or even can of formula (nipple
confusion, message to mom that she must need it, milk supply..
 You can make this a letter that shows your home town how you are more
pro woman than militant breastfeeding pusher.  This sweet mom that
responded to your letter wanted to nurse her baby.  You can show how
every new mom is put in joepardy of succeeding when given free formula.
 I'm sure no one in your town would want to do something that would hurt
a new mom.  After your letter they'll be sure to find out her feeding
method before presenting her anything related to bottle feeding.
-Joyce Mitchell
A fellow letter to the editor writer on the free new years formula issue
(but here it was presented by the hospital!)

J.Lewis wrote:
> >My son would not latch on when he was an infant and I switched over to
> bottle feeding. So, before she goes and criticizes on feeding a baby formula
> she had better think about the other people who would be very grateful to
> receive a case of free formula when it is needed the most.
> >
> >Also regarding the health issues on breastfeeding, I don't say that I
> necessarily buy that, since my son has been just as healthy as other
> breastfed babies and we bonded fine like anoy other mother and breastfed baby.
> >
> >Name
>
> OK, I plan to write another letter and hit them with some facts and figures.
> Especially what the actual cost of artificial feeding is in terms of dollars
> to purchase the formula as well as illness, etc. Can anoybody help me out
> with this? Including references? I don't think I can let this go.