My name is Mary Gannon and I've been an IBCLC for almost 10 years mostly as 
a hospital based LC at a large teaching hospital.  I have recently started 
a part time job(covering a maternity leave) at a community health centre 
running a drop in breastfeeding clinic and encouraging initiation of 
breastfeeding.  We have a long term goal to gain BFI status.  Our hospital, 
in the last 2 years, has limited its follow-ups to 6 weeks.  I missed "my" 
older babies and felt my skills were atrophying, so I searched out more 
experiences.  As this is my first posting I apolagize if I am not following 
etiquette by staying on topic.
At our CHC the breastfeeding initiation rate is a low 40%.  My mandate is 
to increase this.  My first request was to have an automatic visit, as LC, 
with every pregnant woman.  I am working to create a form for prenatal 
assessment.  I have no problem with the physical aspect of this form, what 
I am struggling with is creating an attitude/barrier list of questions that 
would assist me in undestanding and ultimatly changing these.  Any 
suggestions are most gratefully received!
Mary Gannon RN BSc IBCLC
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