Pharm Free initiative
Louise Tellalian forwarded a great article from the LA times describing the new initiative to cut down on pharmaceutical influence on the health care system. She wrote:
I would love to encourage all of you to share this with the relevant power brokers at your hospital to see if they plan to go Pharm Free and if they will sweep the Formula reps into their plans.
LA TIMES article
Pork n’ Boobs
Yes, it’s true, the National Pork Board sent a legal letter to The Lactivist threatening her about removing her shirts that said simply something too close to the pork slogan for their taste. Jennifer at The Lactivist explains all in her blog. To stay up-to-date, be sure to follow the blog updates. You might check out her store too - very cute stuff there!
What do you want to know about your midwife or doctor BEFORE you give birth?
A group I’m involved with is trying to design a survey that would help mothers share with other mothers about their birth experiences by rating their birth experiences and their experiences with practitioners. We’d love it if you’d help us finalize the plans for our survey:
