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[ID] 650 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] I know that when I had my two children, I was given formula samples and coupons many times by mail, the hospital and my children's pediatrician. If we want to truly support women breastfeeding, I believe this practice has to stop. I'm not saying the free samples shouldn't be made available to those who do choose to formula feed their babies, but to just send/give formula samples by the doctors and hospitals it sends a message that formula is normal. I also believe that every woman should have extended access to lactaction consultants after childbirth. This should be something covered under all health plans as well as being available to women who don't have health coverage. Thank you, Michelle Finseth [Topic] 
Maternal and Infant Care Practices: Prenatal, Hospital, and Post-Delivery Care
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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