First they moved against smoking, and then trans fats. Now, New York City health officials are taking on the bottle -- as in a baby's bottle. On Tuesday they announced a new campaign to promote breastfeeding instead of using formula.
Baby bottles beware. New york City hospitals don't want you around. Instead, they want infants to eat at Mom's instead. Doctors also said breastfeeding helps mom's health too and burns 500 calories a day. Then there's the cost of formula. Supporters say this may be the best dining deal around. About a quarter of women who deliver at city hospitals choose to breastfeed. New York City officials want that number to triple by 2010
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