I know I've seen some well-written analysis/critiques of the breastfeeding "information" passed out by formula companies, but now that I need it, I can't find it.
Anybody got a link to the sort of article I'm looking for?
2007-10-19 12:25:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'm in the middle of writing a polite "My family and I think your maternity ward sucks" letter, and am trying to explain -- politely, which is not easy -- why handing out breastfeeding info written by the makers of Similac is not a good idea... Similac makes it look like a hassle, naturally. Up to eight hours of nursing a day, and it requires complicated positioning, sore nipples, etc -- but the good news is you only have to do it for four months...
2007-10-19 13:25:20 · update #1
The tobacco company comparison is exactly the sort of thing I'm after.
2007-10-19 13:26:52 · update #2
http://www.thenewparentsguide.com/breastfeeding-and-guilt-drnewman.htm
This gives some reasons formula companies don't encourage breastfeeding. They say it's a guilt thing, but you know they're just out to make $$ on uneducated people.
"5. Formula company literature and free formula samples do not influence whether or how long a mother breastfeeds.
Really? So why do the formula companies work so hard to make sure that new mothers are given these samples, their company's samples? Are these samples and the literature given out to encourage breastfeeding? Is the cost of the samples and booklets taken on by formula companies so that mothers will be encouraged to breastfeed longer? The companies often argue that, if the mother does give formula, they want the mother to use their brand. In competing with each other, the formula companies also compete with breastfeeding. Did you believe that argument when the cigarette companies used it?"
http://www.lactivist.com/jacknew/jnmmmyth.htm
2007-10-19 12:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find a link, try contacting the maternity unit at your local community hospital. Formula companies often provide them literature. However, some hospitals may refuse to distribute it on the grounds that it encourages formula feeding.
The major formula companies are under great pressure to promote breast feeding, and some of the literature they provide on the subject is quite helpful. But obviously, there is a conflict of interest.
2007-10-19 13:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Try the articles listed here:
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/milk/infant-formula.html
I'm not sure if any are exactly what you are looking for. This one maybe?
http://www.breastfeeding.com/reading_room/what_should_know_formula.html
There should be something on one of these sites:
http://www.ibfan.org/site2005/Pages/index2.php?iui=1
http://www.naba-breastfeeding.org/nabareal.htm
2007-10-19 12:51:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
you can look on Similac's website- they promote breastfeeding as i got some pamphlets from them. it even says so on their can that they reccomend breastmilk
2007-10-19 12:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Your baby and midwife know everything you need to know. :)
Eat well and make sure you are getting enough nutrients for yourself. Obviously don't smoke and drink alcohol if you are breastfeeding.
If baby does not settle you can ask about increasing babies intake by substituting with formula at bedtime.
Angel.
2007-10-19 12:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋