Distribution of Industry-Sponsored Diaper Bags from Maternity Facilities in Massachusetts

Philipp, Barbara L.; Frank, Deborah A.; Humphreys, Robin; Jean-Marie, Sheina

doi:10.1089/bfm.2007.0016

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“…20 In our study, fewer teaching hospitals were distributing infant formula discharge packs compared to non-teaching hospitals (5.5% vs. 35.9%, respectively, in 2013). We also observed a marked decline in distribution of packs in teaching hospitals from 62.5% in 2007 to 5.5% in 2013.…”

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“…Legislative efforts in the United States to ban infant formula discharge packs have not passed, 19, 20 but many maternity care facilities have voluntarily discontinued their distribution. 11, 20, 21 Many facilities are recognizing the importance of breastfeeding and are striving towards improving their maternity care practices to support breastfeeding.…”

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“…11, 20, 21 Many facilities are recognizing the importance of breastfeeding and are striving towards improving their maternity care practices to support breastfeeding. Some facilities have initiated the BFHI process but have not received the full designation, which can take several years.…”

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Trends of US Hospitals Distributing Infant Formula Packs to Breastfeeding Mothers, 2007 to 2013

Perrine

2015

Pediatrics

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Objective To examine trends in the prevalence of hospitals and birth centers (hereafter, hospitals) distributing infant formula discharge packs to breastfeeding mothers in the United States from 2007 to 2013. Methods The Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey is administered every 2 years to all hospitals with registered maternity beds in the United States. Either a web- or paper-based questionnaire was distributed and completed by the person(s) most knowledgeable about breastfeeding-related hospital practices. We examined the distribution of infant formula discharge packs to breastfeeding mothers from 2007 to 2013 by state and hospital characteristics. Results The percentage of hospitals distributing infant formula discharge packs to breastfeeding mothers was 72.6% in 2007 and 31.6% in 2013, a decrease of 41 percentage points. In 2007, there was only 1 state (Rhode Island) in which <25% of hospitals distributed infant formula discharge packs to breastfeeding mothers, whereas, in 2013, there were 24 such states and territories. Distribution declined across all hospital characteristics examined, including facility type, teaching vs. non-teaching, and size (annual number of births). Conclusions The distribution of infant formula discharge packs to breastfeeding mothers declined markedly from 2007 to 2013. Discontinuing the practice of distributing infant formula discharge packs is a part of optimal, evidence-based maternity care to support mothers who want to breastfeed.

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Trends of US Hospitals Distributing Infant Formula Packs to Breastfeeding Mothers, 2007 to 2013

Perrine

2015

Pediatrics

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“…For example, by 2003, only 9% ( n = 1/11) of health facilities in Togo (legislative measures awaiting approval) and 13% ( n = 4/32) of facilities in Burkina Faso (enacted law) had received infant formula samples in the past 6 mo [36]; by 2007, 0.1% ( n = 9/669) of clinicians in Glasgow (many provisions enacted as law) had been given formula samples or feeding equipment in the past 6 mo [29]. However, in the US, which has taken no action on the code, 86% ( n = 44/51) of facilities in Massachusetts, US, in 2007 distributed industry-sponsored diaper bags (frequently containing infant formula and other product samples such as bottles) to new mothers [38]. Several of these facilities also reported the receipt of sample packs from formula companies that had been specifically designed for nurses [38].…”

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“…However, in the US, which has taken no action on the code, 86% ( n = 44/51) of facilities in Massachusetts, US, in 2007 distributed industry-sponsored diaper bags (frequently containing infant formula and other product samples such as bottles) to new mothers [38]. Several of these facilities also reported the receipt of sample packs from formula companies that had been specifically designed for nurses [38].…”

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confidence: 99%