Susan Burger wrote:
> Dear all:
>
> I need help quickly.  I've been asked to talk to a group of visiting nurses in Manhattan who 
> work with teenage mothers.  They have a fabulous program where they do home visits 
> prior to delivery and continue until the child is two years old.  
>
> They have already watched the Rebecca Glover video and worked with a midwife who is 
> good at latch on techniques. 
>
> What they want is strategies to encourage these mothers to start and to continue 
> breastfeeding.
>
> Any quick references and/or ideas you can share would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Best, Susan
>
>   
Hello Susan,

One of the many benefits to breastfeeding is that there is a lower rate 
of SIDS.  Of course all moms want to avoid this if at all possible, so 
mentioning this (even though the thought of it is really scary to new 
moms) I think can sometimes sway a mom of any age to give it a try.  
(I've seen this happen on several other lists I belong to.) 

It's just a thought.  :)

Liz Cammin, RN

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