Dear Fiona Sorry but I need evidence for your statement that " many babies' lives are saved by > formula" ??? I think/know you will find it is not only a myth, it is misinformation or propaganda as are your rationales for formula "research" etc...
I can supply you with information to substantiate these statements Do you want it?? If you are going to influence women's choices you need to ensure your statements are accurate not opinions Try reading The politics of Breastfeeding by Gabrielle Palmer or Maureen Minchin's Breastfeeding Matters. Denise Hynd "Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, they are the only ones who ever have." Margaret Mead ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fiona Rumble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] "formula lunches" > Hi all, On the formula front, let us remember that until human milk banking > becomes universally available to every baby who needs to be fed by some > means other than the way God intended, many babies' lives are saved by > formula. Obviously we all will want that formula to be the very best > available, that (while it can never replicate breastmilk) is made according > to the latest research and best practice available. Who do we think will > continue to research and improve these formulas if there is no financial > gain? A real two-edged sword!!! I do not support the strategies of companies > such as Nestle' but just want to remind others that we may be "cutting off > our noses to spite our faces" so to speak. Also I believe we are here to > support women in their choices, and as much as they might differ from our > own idealistic views, the babies of these mothers (misguided though they may > be) also deserve the best available, and as the babies cannot voice their > choice (which I'm sure would be for breastmilk delivered in warm and > comforting packaging) it is our duty of care to see that the formula they > are fed is the very best substitute. Food for thought!? > with love Fiona (grad/dip CE student). > > > -- > 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.
