>Wow
>
>I don't know if this is the right venue to discuss this-but I was 
>upset to see that the Nestle literature now advertises a Gerber 
>Certified Lactation Consultant to answer moms breastfeeding questions
>They also have an IBCLC working for them-a mom can call and make an 
>appointment for her to call them back .
>When I spoke to this person she would only give me her first name, 
>and she did specify that yes she is an IBCLC-I told her I was a bit 
>confused that she would be working for a formula company-she replied 
>that she does not promote breast milk substitutes and assist nestle 
>in providing literature in line with recommendations from the CDC 
>and ABM.
>Am I crazy or does this just seem wrong?


Of course this is wrong and unethical.  How can someone do this and 
remain a registered practitioner?

Accountable practitioners shouldn't be so embarrassed at what they 
are doing that they decline to give their names, either.

None of the voluntary organisations I am aware of permit this - it's 
astonishing that the professionals ones appear to do so.

Heather Welford Neil

NCT bfc, tutor, UK
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