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Amcal have annoyed me in the past with their
promotion of baby formula. They often offer coupons for discount
formula through their baby club. I remember emailing them when I
first noticed that but the reply I received clearly showed they didn't give a
hoot because as far as they were concerned they weren't 'advertising' baby
formula. Fine line if you ask me.
They are the only chemist within a 35 minute drive
for me but I still avoid them at all costs.
Jayne
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:20
PM
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Amcal
Hi,
I ruined my
day today by picking up a brochure at an Amcal pharmacy. I quote
"Feeding
Problems
Whether you are breast or bottle feeding your baby, things
don't always go smoothly. Some women have problems with cracked, sore nipples
and infection (called mastitis) Some babies can have difficulty in attaching
to the breast or with sucking. It may also take time before the
production of breastmilk adjusts to your baby's needs. Your Amcal
pharmacist can offer advice on many common feeding problems and, if you are
bottle feeding your baby, they can help you choose the right formula from the
many available. Breast milk is generally considered good for babies and
you can consult your Pharmacist or GP when considering formula
products."
priceless, huh? Odd how they mention you may have
problems whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding, but all the problems
they mention are breastfeeding problems. Not that baby's stools will be
so hard they will be agony to pass. Not the problems associated with
allergies etc. And the last sentence....I'm speechless....
If you
are offended by this as I am, I suggest that you report this to
APMAIF Their guidelines are at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-foodpolicy-apmaif.htm
But don't take them too literally, just let them
know that you are NOT HAPPY with this sort of behaviour. I have met with
APMAIF, and they tell me they don't see the point in attempting to strengthen
their scope of practice because they rarely ever get complaints from mothers
or health professionals. If you feel the urge to complain to AMCAL their
website is www.amcal.com.au
Barb
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