Our local organization that does home visits with moms, runs developmental screenings for toddlers, and early "head start" preschool for low income families contacted me a few weeks ago.  They were having an required "education day" for all the staff - CPR in the morning, and some speakers in the afternoon.  They contacted me to see if I would come and give an hour long talk on how they could better help breastfeeding moms continue to breastfeed (we have REALLY low rates locally).  
 
I got to do a talk to 25 or so women - I spoke on "breastfeeding as NORMAL", myths associated with breastfeeding, how to talk/listen to moms, and most importantly  who to refer to locally - LLL, support groups, and IBCLC's.    It felt really well recieved.  We had a fun time with a lot of laughter and questions and am just really glad that they contacted me to come do this!    The question/answer session could have lasted another hour, but alas the police department was there next to do a carseat safety talk.  

Feeling like I am finally making some headway in the local community.   
Tara Guy, PA-C, IBCLC 		 	   		  
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