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Originally Posted by 33girl
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.  |
the tshirt was cute...if you were a mom who decided to nurse and it fit the situation. and free stuff does imply endorsement, but most mothers i dont think would see it that way at all. when i had my daughter, there was nothing in my take-home bag about nursing. there were numerous formula samples and coupons, but that was it. i wasnt offended, but i feel, endorsements or not, it should be
equal.