Hizzoner has no basis to interfere in medical decisions, of course. But why would he need to do this? Hospitals already strongly encourage breast feeding. There's no question that it's better for the baby.
This will not bode well for the babies of drug-addicted mothers or the moms who become drug users.I would guess NYC has a good number of them.
As for the new moms who have difficulty with nursing, my heart goes out to them. Breast feeding is not always comfortable for a woman.
Nursing moms usually cannot take their babies to work with them either.
America is becoming less and less....well, American.
Baby formula is poison.
But what the hell does a mayor have to do with the decision? Are these mothers getting free medical services from the city?
there is nothing and i mean nothing that Bloomberg won’t stick his nose in to.
Maybe he could be appeased if the just lock up the really big cans of formula.
Next Dr bloomberg will limit how many ounces of breast milk a baby may have from each breast. Then he will limit the breast size a baby may feed from.
That just plain sounds crazy.
Whats next? Why not regulating the percentage of single ply to double ply toilet paper?
Is everyone in NYC insane?
My kids got formula, they turned out just fine.
First salt, the nsoft drinks, now it’s babies formula. What’s next for New York? Gyro’s?????
A liberal is an addict. An addict that cannot possibly help him or herself from needlessly interfering in the lives of others. The reasons are all the same - better for society, better for yourself, better for ‘the children.’
Power, control (and the money and influence that comes with) are the underlying factors. It is in their twisted, deformed DNA and is so totally inbred in our elitist society, our government, our schools and in our media.
Not just a war on women. It is a war on the individual who can think for himself.
Will the kid be limited to 16 ounces?
Coming: you don’t have to breast feed your baby - but those who don’t breast feed will be subject to a tax (direct any and all complaints to John Roberts).
I know great people that are dying of cancer... and this pos is healthy... life is certainly far from fair.
LLS
The breast milk samples must be delivered
in their original containers to the Mayor’s
office for “official” inspection, the Billionaire
***used to get ANYTHING he wants*** said.
we don't allow your kind in New York City!" Today: "Get rid of all baby formula! I mean, how can any man in his right mind... 
not be for breast feeding?"
Day after tomorrow: "We cannot stand by and allow people... 
to pick and choose in New York City! We know best!"
Next week: "Hummmm? What can I outlaw next? Where has my finger been? Whoa... 
that sure does smell good!
Bloomberg is such an idiot. My daughter has a medical condition that she takes medicine and was unable to breastfeed. I felt so bad for her because people look down their noses and hrumph that she bottlefed her baby. I wanted to slap a few strangers silly.
Folks, this is VERY STUPID.
My first daughter was born in a Japanese hospital that did not issue formula. My daughter had severe jaundice because my wife did not lactate for several days, days that my daughter spent under a UV lamp.
Stupid me....I thought this satire...
It sure reads like it...
Like the mayor, I’m pro-breast-feeding.
He is going too far. Some women who want to breast feed don’t produce enough milk to provide for their baby and it is not that easy. There are problems with babies not knowing how to latch on and issues of premature babies not being capable of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is in many cases a wonderful experience, but it can also be painful, difficult and challenging. Women get breast infections, have duct problems, etc. As a mom who naturally fed 3 babies, I know of what I speak. And babies still need water in addition to breast milk in most cases. So Bloomberg does not have a clue.