Comments on: Nestle Answers: Can a formula company support breastfeeding? http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/ ...exploring the art and science of parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-199080 phdinparenting Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:44:38 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-199080 Erin: I'm glad you feel supported in your decision to breastfeed. If you are looking for quality advice on breastfeeding, I would avoid the advice given by the What to Expect Books (<a href="http://kellymom.com/momblog/parenting/reviews/review_whattoexpect/" rel="nofollow">some is good, but some is not)</a>, as well as the advice given by Nestle (<a href="http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/04/helping-themselves-breastfeeding-advice-nestle-style/" rel="nofollow">not that great)</a>. The breastfeeding books I would recommend include: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345518446/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=phdinpar-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=0345518446" rel="nofollow">The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1554683491/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=phdinpar-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1554683491" rel="nofollow">Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761151133/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=phdinpar-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=0761151133" rel="nofollow">The Complete Book of Breastfeeding</a> Erin:

I’m glad you feel supported in your decision to breastfeed. If you are looking for quality advice on breastfeeding, I would avoid the advice given by the What to Expect Books (some is good, but some is not), as well as the advice given by Nestle (not that great). The breastfeeding books I would recommend include:

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding
The Complete Book of Breastfeeding

]]> By: Erin http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-199074 Erin Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:34:29 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-199074 I work for a division within Nestle and just recently had a baby. They give us coupons for formula but they also give us all of the What to Expect books, breastfeeding books, a $50 coupon for a breastpump and around the clock phone help. This is all part of a larger offering- they also help find childcare, answer any questions about infants through teenagers, and a whole bunch of other things. They encourage breastfeeding and am very thankful I work for a company like them! I work for a division within Nestle and just recently had a baby. They give us coupons for formula but they also give us all of the What to Expect books, breastfeeding books, a $50 coupon for a breastpump and around the clock phone help. This is all part of a larger offering- they also help find childcare, answer any questions about infants through teenagers, and a whole bunch of other things. They encourage breastfeeding and am very thankful I work for a company like them!

]]> By: BEWARE: Formula Company’s “Breastfeeding Help” line(s) or Products | Well-Read Reviews http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-122176 BEWARE: Formula Company’s “Breastfeeding Help” line(s) or Products | Well-Read Reviews Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:21:14 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-122176 [...] Nestle Answers: Can a formula company really support breastfeeding? [...] [...] Nestle Answers: Can a formula company really support breastfeeding? [...]

]]> By: Similac and Babble team up to dupe breastfeeding moms | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-79985 Similac and Babble team up to dupe breastfeeding moms | PhD in Parenting Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:03:46 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-79985 [...] of us (including Dou-la-la and I) realize that infant formula companies are not really there to support breastfeeding moms, they are [...] [...] of us (including Dou-la-la and I) realize that infant formula companies are not really there to support breastfeeding moms, they are [...]

]]> By: Ruby http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-25391 Ruby Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:18 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-25391 Thank you for all the research you have done on this topic, I was very impressed that I linked this article to my home page. I agree that formula companies are not the places to get breastfeeding help from. Were it not for the help of the lactation consultants and breastfeeding group that I joined I don't think I would have been breastfed for as long as I did. We need accurate information and formula companies are not the place to get it. Thank you for all the research you have done on this topic, I was very impressed that I linked this article to my home page.
I agree that formula companies are not the places to get breastfeeding help from. Were it not for the help of the lactation consultants and breastfeeding group that I joined I don’t think I would have been breastfed for as long as I did.
We need accurate information and formula companies are not the place to get it.

]]> By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-25195 phdinparenting Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:28:07 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-25195 Even an IBCLC will refer you to a doctor regarding mastitis. When I got mastitis I kept seeing the IBCLC with regards to latch, maintaining supply, breast care, while seeing my family doctor for the antibiotics. Even an IBCLC will refer you to a doctor regarding mastitis. When I got mastitis I kept seeing the IBCLC with regards to latch, maintaining supply, breast care, while seeing my family doctor for the antibiotics.

]]> By: Candace http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-25190 Candace Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:03:37 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-25190 Yes, that raised a flag for me even though I don't have the training you have. Yes, that raised a flag for me even though I don’t have the training you have.

]]> By: Danielle Friedland aka That Danielle http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-25189 Danielle Friedland aka That Danielle Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:43:13 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-25189 It sounds like the person you spoke to wasn't even clear on what she was able to discuss or not discuss. Even a certified lactation counselor can't give medical advice. We give breastfeeding advice and support and refer to doctors when there's a concern about medical issues or medication. For example, if it looks like a mom might have mastitis, we need to refer to her physician. It sounds like the person you spoke to wasn’t even clear on what she was able to discuss or not discuss.

Even a certified lactation counselor can’t give medical advice. We give breastfeeding advice and support and refer to doctors when there’s a concern about medical issues or medication. For example, if it looks like a mom might have mastitis, we need to refer to her physician.

]]> By: Candace http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-25081 Candace Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:07:27 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-25081 When I called the line, I did give my number so the person with some lactation support training could get back to me--although I had to specifically insist that I needed to speak with someone who could provide breastfeeding support. She explained that she was not qualified to offer "medical" advice like a certified LC but could help with things like latch. I didn't quite understand what she was able to discuss and what she could not. As you said, I get the feeling that the advice is generally accurate but not deep enough to help breastfeeding mothers in a meaningful way--similar to the print advice from formula companies. When I called the line, I did give my number so the person with some lactation support training could get back to me–although I had to specifically insist that I needed to speak with someone who could provide breastfeeding support. She explained that she was not qualified to offer “medical” advice like a certified LC but could help with things like latch. I didn’t quite understand what she was able to discuss and what she could not. As you said, I get the feeling that the advice is generally accurate but not deep enough to help breastfeeding mothers in a meaningful way–similar to the print advice from formula companies.

]]> By: Craphead (aka Mommy) :: Short answers and long answers :: November :: 2009 http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/11/08/nestle-answers-can-a-formula-company-support-breastfeeding/#comment-24919 Craphead (aka Mommy) :: Short answers and long answers :: November :: 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:53:36 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=3065#comment-24919 [...] answer: Breastmilk is best. Even Nestle agrees (even if it is only a marketing gimmick and because they have to say [...] [...] answer: Breastmilk is best. Even Nestle agrees (even if it is only a marketing gimmick and because they have to say [...]

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