Dear Friends:
    I second the people who say "tell the mother that her breasts are perfect 
for breastfeeding" when the OB gets to that part of the assessment.
    Also, flat out tell a mother "I recommend that you breastfeed, for your 
health and your baby's".
    Refer any further questions about bf to either a nursing mothers' group 
or someone who is passionate and informed, unless the OB is already passionate 
and informed.
    Have only bf promoting materials in the office that are free of any 
commercial attachment. This includes pump literature about breastfeeding, as well 
as formula company literature.
    Invite the local nursing mothers' group to have a monthly meeting in the 
office.
    Keep track of how many women in the practice start breastfeeding and post 
those  statistics.
    That would be wonderfully enough!
    warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE,CIMI
Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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