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Subject:	Re: "Wanted" :ideas for increasing breastfeeding rates and dura
From:	Ros Escott <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 23 May 1997 22:59:27 +0000
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> Our community hospital has a published breastfeeding rate at
> discharge of 50-60% with most quitting within the first 6 weeks.
> Estimates of  post-6 weeks breastfeeding are around 10%.  I would
> like to submit a proposal for improvement to the staff and
> providers to improve those rates and need some assistance with the
> how-to aspect.

I suggest you start by putting in a proposal to implement the Ten
Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and becoming Baby Friendly.

A good reference is Wright A, Rice S, Wells S (1996) "Changing
hospital practices to increease duration of breastfeeding"
Pediatrics 97(5): 669-675  This study was done in a US hospital.

Baby Friendly USA (?) would have a wealth of resources to help you.

Ros Escott
Tasmania, Australia

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