Bloomberg’s Breastfeeding Program, ‘Latch On NYC,’ Wants Hospitals To Change Baby Formula Protocol

From the HUFFINGTON POST:

Starting in September, Mayor Bloomberg’s push to encourage breastfeeding will incorporate a new program urging hospitals to keep baby formula under lockdown.

The New York Post reports new mothers will not be denied formula, but if requested, they’ll receive a mandated talk from staffers and nurses on why they should opt out.

27 out of the city’s 40 hospitals have also agreed to forgo handing out gift bags containing products branded with formula-logos…

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