The problem is
n't free formula samples at hospitals, but a lack of trained professional help for women with serious breastfeeding problems.
My question would be, if a new mother has chosen to breastfeed will
receiving free formula samples and things like diaper bags really change her mind?
While many moms receive a lot
of free formula samples to welcome their newborn home, these are not always the best option for both mama and baby.
Is the end of
free formula samples in NYC hospitals pushy and intrusive activism, or just evening out the playing field?
Similarly, the lactivism campaign to
end free formula samples as US hospitals is also misguided and inane, not to mention completely disrespectful to grown women.
I was media - savvy enough to understand that the pro-breastfeeding pamphlet included in my Similac - sponsored gift was just lip service, but obviously they were sending mothers a mixed message by
offering free formula samples along with a small booklet of advice to help with all the potential problems we might face if choosing to breastfeed: Breastfeeding is hard.
New mothers who at first experience difficulty breastfeeding are apt to choose to
use free formula samples given to them in discharge bags instead of seeking out assistance with breastfeeding.
I / my agency, organization, business is in compliance with the WHO Code in that I / we do not promote infant formula,
accept free formula samples, provide formula company pamphlets / DVDs, or other materials (i.e., prescription pads, notepads, etc. with formula company names / logos) to mothers, or have words or pictures idealizing formula in any of the materials I / we give to moms.
But there have been many victories, as well - a substantial (and steadily growing) number of «breastfeeding - friendly» hospitals have ceased to hand out
free formula samples, and formula manufacturers are required to print an advisory statement on their products explaining that breast is always best (but the formula you've just bought is an excellent substitute!).
I was told to hide
the free formula samples or even give them away cuz formula is only a store drive away at any time.
From
free formula samples and free diaper samples, to free parenting magazines and baby coupons!
I did give
my free formula samples to a friend, however this was only enough for a week and hardly made a dint in the $ 1200 - $ 3000 yearly cost for formula (I guess that's why I was sent a $ 10 sample tin of formula for free).
So I asked them 17 questions on issues like breastfeeding support, compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes, health claims on their packaging,
free formula samples, audits of their marketing practices, the history of the boycott, chocolate and slave labour, sodium in processed foods and more...
Free formula samples and formula company literature are not gifts.
Fortunately
the free formula samples previously given on discharge from hospital have been stopped in Israel.
With her first child, for instance, a mother may be extra cautious, keeping the neighbor's germy brats away and slapping the nurse who gives out
the free formula sample.
Figuring that we only had three more months until I could move him over to cow's milk and I might as well dip into
those free formula samples from the hospital, I just kind of let it go.
It is well - known that
free formula samples are instrumental in encouraging new parents to start bottle - feeding — a spur - of - the - moment decision they may regret later.
At the highest level, we should develop a national policy that follows the WHO Code of Marketing (International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes), which prohibits the marketing of breast milk substitutes on television, radio, or in print materials, as well as the distribution of
free formula samples.
Hold on to
free formula samples and coupons.
In the 26 years since formula companies began advertising in American consumer media, their job has gotten tougher: There's been a continuing increase in both breast - feeding itself and breast - feeding support in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of
free formula samples.
Does he give
you free formula samples or coupons, or does he recommend that you to register to a baby club sponsored by a formula brand?