Don the bags include information mothers need to know to make a decision about formula feeding?
A. The ban recognizes that a mother’s feeding choice should be between her and her health care provider, and should not be influenced by corporate interests. In fact, research shows that most mothers have made their feeding choice well before they deliver their babies, not when they are given the bag in the hospital. Research does show, however, that among mothers who have chosen breastfeeding, those who are given bags start using formula. Thus to the bags may undermine the decision to breastfeed.
