In a message dated 2/23/2006 6:03:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Sticky situations can easily arise when working in settings with commercial bases, such as shops for parents. As IBCLCs we are bound by our code of ethics to 'adhere to those provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes which pertain to health workers'. This means not taking gifts or gratuities from manufacturers of breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, and teats, and it means not giving the appearance of endorsing such products either. This really needs to be continued to discussed, both with established IBCLCs and newly certified ones. I was very surprised when I worked at the Public Health Department to see a book, A Breastfeeding Handbook for Hospitals written by 2 IBCLCs that had a paragraph on it that stated it was funded by a grant from Mead Johnson. Barbara Whitehead, BS, IBCLC, RLC eastern NC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html