----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:01
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Amcal
Wow! that quote is amazing.
i dont know if this has been thought of before - im sure it probably has
but has but i have thought for a long time that baby formula should be a
prescription only or MW advised only product. it should never be available
over the counter in chemists and certainly not in supermarkets! its too easy
for women having trouble who have too little support and resources to turn to
formula without being given proper advice. At least if a prescription or
letter from some other health professional (MW, LC) was required before it
could be bought, there is some assurance that advice would have been given
(hopefully pro BFing!) and the decision wouldnt have been made in the spur of
the moment and without guidance.
the reason most things are made
prescription-only is that they have the potential to harm and should only be
used in very particular circumstances in particular ways - as is the case with
formula !
but any attempt to make this happen would mean economic losses to
formular companies and all vendors who sell it, so would obviously not be
welcomed !
does anyone agree ?
emily
jayne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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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