Knowing how to effectively communicate with expectant/new/fragile moms  is 
crucial as many have noted, and regardless of the setting or their feeding  
goals & plans, ...It sure is a lot easier and less frustrating when moms  
have goals that line up with whatever our own beliefs are, ...nevertheless,  
certainly we help moms figure out what will work best for them in their  
situation, ...Barbara & Patty illuminate two key  points in effective 
communication with expectant and new moms; listening  and goals - helping them become 
aware of their goals, verbalize their  goals, and then guide them to become 
the authors of the strategies and  plans to achieve those goals.
 
   
Debbie Tobin
RN, BSN, 20 yr IBCLC -> lapsed
Fairfax  County, Virginia suburbs outside the Washington DC  beltway




In a message dated 2/4/2015 1:05:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Patty  
writes:

... Really listening to each mom and helping her achieve her  goals with 
her baby will result in more breastfed babies and more respect for  our 
profession.>>




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