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Originally Posted by SydneyK
My fault. I saw a story on the Today show sometime over the summer about this, and I obviously misunderstood. It seems there isn't such a ban. However, according to this link, free formula samples will not be included in the gift bags moms receive at hospitals in NYC:
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20...ital-gift-bag/
It still bothers me, although not as much as it did when I thought new moms weren't allowed to bottle-feed. |
Ah, ok that makes more sense. I have to say that I agree with this part of it:
Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and chairwoman of the academy’s section on breastfeeding, applauded New York City’s decision to do away with the free formula samples.
“Hospitals don’t normally give things anyway,” she said. “When they send you home, they don’t give you meds and bandages. This was obviously promoted by the formula companies. Free stuff implies an endorsement.”
(although, umm, my hospital has sent me home w/ oodles of meds before)
But by that same token, they shouldn't be giving out tacky t-shirts either.
New moms should all get a gift certificate to Sephora or Saks so they can pamper THEMSELVES, if you ask me.
