Fantastic news! The AAP have endorsed the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding! However... do read their suggested implementation policy carefully. For example, they do NOT endorse the WHO's position on pacifiers. Nevertheless, this is a HUGE step forward. AAP Hospital Breastfeeding Policy_FINAL.PDF<http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/12499346/528781699/name/AAP%20Hospital%20Breastfeeding%20Policy_FINAL%2EPDF> AAP endorses Ten Steps-2 9-09 2 .pdf<http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/12499346/1250612797/name/AAP%20endorses%20Ten%20Steps-2%209-09%202%20%2Epdf> . __,_._,___ norma -- Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC Breastfeeding Matters in the Capital Region [log in to unmask] www.NormaRitter.com http://normaritter.blogspot.com/ *********************************************** 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