Nan,

I used to borrow my daughter's Elmo doll and use that. It always gave mom a laugh, and because Elmo has a wide mouth, it helped me explain about a breast "sandwich" because that was the most difficult thing for a new mom to grasp. (It was amazing how many would try to offer the breast on end instead)

Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC, FABM 
Author of The Little Green Book of Breastfeeding Management
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> On Mar 26, 2014, at 3:12 PM, Nan Jolly <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> I cannot do without my baby doll, for demonstrating whatever I’m explaining. It helps prevent me from putting my hands on mom or baby e.g. to show latch technique.
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> Nan Jolly MB BCh  IBCLC   LLLL
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> Date:    Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:08:14 -0400
> From:    Adina Lerer <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: New Program Recommendations
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> Hello wonderful Lactneters,
> I have recently joined an OB clinic and am working with them to develop a Lactation Program. Until now, they had LCs that they referred to but no internal program. I am looking for some ideas for the "must-haves" that I need to request. The budget is very limited until we can get things reimbursement and insurance worked out, but they have been very generous with me and I don't want to push it. Can you guys please recommend your list of essentials that the clinic simply must have on hand? Here is what I have so far: accurate scale(the one they have only measures to 10 grams- I am going to push for a more precise one), breast models and diagrams, educational materials such as DVDs and books, nipple shields, cups, syringes, and feeding tubes for demonstrating alternate feeding methods. Anything I'm missing?
> Also can you recommend a specific scale that is really excellent?
> I am working on developing educational handouts myself.
> Thanks for all of the help!
> Adina Lerer, RN-BSN, IBCLC, LCCE
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