Comments on: Bloomberg shows his Fascist colors again http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/ "When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat." -Ronald Reagan Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: NYCHealthDept http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1056811 NYCHealthDept Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:25:17 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1056811 We read your blog post with interest and want to address some inaccuracies. The initiative does not require hospitals to “hide” or “lock up” formula, nor does it restrict access to it for those who want it. Parents who want formula will not have to convince a nurse to sign it out by giving a medical reason. Parents can and always will be able to simply ask for formula and receive it – no medical necessity required, no written consent. For 3 years, New York State Law has required that mothers be provided accurate information on the benefits of breastfeeding. The City initiative does not require that mothers asking for formula receive a lecture.

The piece erroneously dismisses the positive health impacts of breast feeding for which there is there is overwhelming evidence — supported by national and international health organizations. For mothers, breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. For babies, breastfeeding reduces the risk of ear, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, as well as asthma.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has just published new guidance to pediatricians in Feb 2012, reaffirming its support for breastfeeding: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/129/3/e827.full.pdf+html

Ultimately, our goal is to support a mother in whatever decision she makes when it comes to nursing her baby and this initiative specifically is designed to support a mother who decides that she wants to breast-feed by asking participating hospital staff to respect her and refrain from automatically supplementing her baby with formula (unless it becomes medically necessary or the mother changes her mind).

Bottom line: It does not restrict the mother’s nursing options in any way – nor does it restrict access to formula for those who want it.

]]> By: Speranza http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055317 Speranza Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:36:53 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055317 RIX wrote:

Yeah, Sanford got a little lost from the hiking trail.
S Carolina has a strong Republican Party,there has to
be somebody strong to run against him

He might actually have been a good presidential contender.

]]> By: Speranza http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055316 Speranza Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:35:46 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055316 Rodan wrote:

@ Dolphin:
I ate Chick Fil A today.

I wish there was one here.

]]> By: Speranza http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055315 Speranza Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:35:28 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055315 @ mfhorn:
OF course.

]]> By: mfhorn http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055300 mfhorn Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:46:17 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055300 @ brookly red:

Cries that this finding is RAAAAACIST in 3…2…1…

]]> By: brookly red http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055298 brookly red Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:04:54 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055298 Don’t go to sleep yet…

http://washingtonexaminer.com/federal-court-finds-obama-appointees-interfered-with-new-black-panther-prosecution/article/2503500

]]> By: Rodan http://www.theblogmocracy.com/2012/07/30/bloomberg-shows-his-fascist-colors-again/#comment-1055297 Rodan Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:02:49 +0000 http://www.theblogmocracy.com/?p=96234#comment-1055297 @ Dolphin:

I ate Chick Fil A today.

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