Comments on: Is the American Academy of Pediatrics Helping Babys R Us Promote Formula? http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/ An Alternative to Corporate Health (founded in 2004) Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:12:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CDC reports only 1% of US hospitals are fully “baby-friendly”: What can be done? at The Social Medicine Portal http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-1516 CDC reports only 1% of US hospitals are fully “baby-friendly”: What can be done? at The Social Medicine Portal Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:49:25 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-1516 [...] however, is not being entirely honest in their position.  As we have previously pointed out on this website, the AAP partners with corporations that produce and advertise baby milk substitutes.  These [...] [...] however, is not being entirely honest in their position.  As we have previously pointed out on this website, the AAP partners with corporations that produce and advertise baby milk substitutes.  These [...]

]]> By: Carolyn Williams Orlando http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-99 Carolyn Williams Orlando Wed, 05 May 2010 18:40:06 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-99 good work, Matt. AAP needs to align walk with talk. may this consciousness grow. blessings, carolyn good work, Matt. AAP needs to align walk with talk. may this consciousness grow. blessings, carolyn

]]> By: Organizing Against Nestle at “the other Davos” | The Social Medicine Portal http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-98 Organizing Against Nestle at “the other Davos” | The Social Medicine Portal Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:36:38 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-98 [...] with the lack of regulation on formula advertising in the US.  Indeed, as we have noted in a previous posting, the American Academy of Pediatrics has lent its good name to formula advertising.  But this just [...] [...] with the lack of regulation on formula advertising in the US.  Indeed, as we have noted in a previous posting, the American Academy of Pediatrics has lent its good name to formula advertising.  But this just [...]

]]> By: The ACLU, the Madonna & Breastfeeding in New York at The Social Medicine Portal http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-97 The ACLU, the Madonna & Breastfeeding in New York at The Social Medicine Portal Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:43:48 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-97 [...] the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) threatened  to sue Toys ‘R Us (mentioned in an earlier breastfeeding posting) for prohibiting a mother from breastfeeding in a store. Donna Lieberman, the ACLU executive [...] [...] the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) threatened  to sue Toys ‘R Us (mentioned in an earlier breastfeeding posting) for prohibiting a mother from breastfeeding in a store. Donna Lieberman, the ACLU executive [...]

]]> By: Julieanne Hensby http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-96 Julieanne Hensby Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:21:56 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-96 Hi Matt Unfortunately this travesty will not be resolved until the WHO Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes is ratified by legislation - we have the same problem in Australia. The Australian Parliament has a report tabled last August, awaiting a response re breastfeeding. One of it's 22 recommendations is to legislate the WHO Code. During the public meetings of the initial inquiry, one multi-national formula manufacturer stated that they would be prepared to go as far as the Supreme Court to fight the introduction of such legislation - just as they did recently in the Philippines. It will take global action to curtail such actions. Cheers Julieanne, Lactation Consultant, IBCLC Hi Matt
Unfortunately this travesty will not be resolved until the WHO Code for the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes is ratified by legislation – we have the same problem in Australia.

The Australian Parliament has a report tabled last August, awaiting a response re breastfeeding. One of it’s 22 recommendations is to legislate the WHO Code.

During the public meetings of the initial inquiry, one multi-national formula manufacturer stated that they would be prepared to go as far as the Supreme Court to fight the introduction of such legislation – just as they did recently in the Philippines.

It will take global action to curtail such actions.

Cheers
Julieanne, Lactation Consultant, IBCLC

]]> By: Natalie Langston-Davis, MD http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-95 Natalie Langston-Davis, MD Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:54:41 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-95 Dr. Anderson--wonderful points! Thanks for bringing this issue to light. Thankfully, Harlem Hospital in recent weeks has become the first Baby Friendly Hospital in New York City. Let's hope this is the start of a trend across NYC hospitals--a trend that will require the full advocacy effort of physicians caring for women and children. I believe we can make the difference in seeing Baby Friendly hospitals become a reality for more hospitals across the country. Dr. Anderson–wonderful points! Thanks for bringing this issue to light. Thankfully, Harlem Hospital in recent weeks has become the first Baby Friendly Hospital in New York City. Let’s hope this is the start of a trend across NYC hospitals–a trend that will require the full advocacy effort of physicians caring for women and children. I believe we can make the difference in seeing Baby Friendly hospitals become a reality for more hospitals across the country.

]]> By: alison lauber http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-94 alison lauber Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:27:27 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-94 this is absoultely shameless, I try constantly to try and say that the occasional drug company pen doesn't sway me but direct advertising to patients are the problem and this takes the cake as it violates both ideals. If the FDA was really serios they would prohibit direct advertisinfg to patients as well as marketing subsidizing medical education. this is absoultely shameless, I try constantly to try and say that the occasional drug company pen doesn’t sway me but direct advertising to patients are the problem and this takes the cake as it violates both ideals. If the FDA was really serios they would prohibit direct advertisinfg to patients as well as marketing subsidizing medical education.

]]> By: Rebecca Williams, MD http://www.socialmedicine.org/2008/08/04/breastfeeding/is-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-helping-babys-r-us-promote-formula/#comment-93 Rebecca Williams, MD Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:43:06 +0000 http://www.socialmedicine.org/?p=136#comment-93 Thank you Dr. Anderson for bringing this matter to our attention. We should all take a good look at the patient education materials appearing in our offices. Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Thank you Dr. Anderson for bringing this matter to our attention.

We should all take a good look at the patient education materials appearing in our offices.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

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