Hello Fellow lactnetters, I am a lactation consultant in a very busy hospital. I have been asked to do a class for new labor and delivery nurses. It is a great opportunity to be able to get to them before they are taught some of the misconceptions about breastfeeding immediately after birth. We have labor,delivery and recovery rooms so unless there is a medical problem with the baby, the baby never leaves that room. Do any of you who might work in L+D or be mid-wives have any suggestions as the best or most important points to cover. I am definitely planning to stress the importance offering the breast early but am open to suggestions. It has been more than 20 years (aurgh!) since I worked in L+D. Now I see these moms and babies after someone in L+D has told them to wait until they get to their room to breastfeed. TIA Becky Buell RNC IBCLC ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com