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Why Ban Hospital-Based Marketing of Infant Formula?

Marsha Walker, a long-time advocate for mothers and babies, sums up why your hospital shouldn’t be part of the formula marketing racket. This one-page summary was instrumental in moving formula marketing out of a Texas hospital. Take it to your adminstrators today! Read more »

Posted to For Health Professionals, Tool Kit

Just Say ‘No Thanks’

Did your hospital’s postpartum unit pitch pricey infant formula? If you’re a nursing mom who got an unasked-for formula marketing bag, write a letter voicing your disapproval. Hospitals need to know that moms do not appreciate sales pitches in the hours after childbirth. Use our sample letter to get started. Read more »

Posted to For Families, Tool Kit

Advocates for breast-feeding question formula giveaways

Anne Geggis of the Daytona Beach News Journal describes formula company marketing tactics, and how local hospitals handle discharge bags.

Posted to News