Hey I was in no way supporting formula companies courting us with their lunches etc. Totally on the same page.
It was just the generally accepted hyperbole about the "american birth culture". I honestly don't think we can blame the USA for the "american way of birth" being imported here. I think Australia has developed its own uniquely australian way of medicalising birthing women and I think we were well along the way to this way before the US culture became as dominant as it has. I am well aware and schooled in Robbie Davis-Floyd's "American way of birth" and was totally shocked and appalled when I first read it. True I don't think we ever had anything like that in this country, at least I hope not. I also think there is much that is wonderful about the "american" alternative birth culture that is often ignored but wonderfully highlighted by Mary Murphy in her reference to Ina May Gaskin, Elizabeth Davis and Midwifery Today. Thanks Mary. regards marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vida Rye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 10:07 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] M&CH and Infant formula > Maralyn Kleidon said: > >>>>Could we just STOP the anti American hyperbole that flows through and > through this list!.. First of all this happened here somewhere in Australia. > And on last look nestle is a Swiss company!... Does everything always sound > and taste better if it has some kind of UK or NZ lilt to it??<<<<<< > > Agree that we shouldn't be making any sweeping generalisations about any > nation or culture.... The formula companies worldwide are sadly *excellent* > in their marketing strategies and know that their money gets them "in" > places..... I heard of a very similar story in the UK recently from a fellow > Doula who was asked to speak at a conference for health professionals on the > topic of obesity with particular regard to child growth and health. She was > emphasising the known benefits of breastfeeding and late weaning etc and > then when they all went to lunch their sandwiches had been sponsored by SMA! > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
