I was asked if there was a questionnaire we could use to assess breastfeeding knowledge from our Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health staff - they talk to mothers prenatally and some are nurses that make home visits but most are health workers who make home visits or answer calls about a variety of subjects (communicable disease, TB, lead poisoning, pregnancy access to care, etc.). I have permission to use the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale - a totally unexpected quick and pleasant turn-around (and e-mail dialogue) with Arlene de la Mora, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Psychology in Education Research Lab, Iowa State University in Ames, where our sons went to school. However, I would like to know if there has been anything already developed for basic information that staff who has contact with women of child-bearing age should know. I'm trying to NOT be IBCLC-like - but rather what should they know in order to encourage breastfeeding - and coming to us if concerns are raised. Topics such as: - Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed a baby - Babies can lead the way if you let them - Early prenatal care and get concerns answered during pregnancy - Importance of planning prenatally for childbirth - Expect to have your baby on your chest right after delivery (one mom in a Peer Counselor class was SO upset no one explained to her the importance of this, so when the nurse tried to put the baby on her chest - she told her to "wash him up first".) - Babies don't "sleep like a baby" - Clocks are useless .you know. Anything like this out there? Jeanette Panchula, BA-SW, RN, PHN, IBCLC Vacaville, CA *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome