Rachel Myr, Kristiansand, Norway where our system looks SUPER high tech after my
visit to Amsterdam last week.  Our BF stats are still miles better than theirs--
more and longer

Welcome back, Rachel. Yes it is harsh that with all this great midwifery
practice and birth care system there is no positive effect on breastfeeding. But
that is a living proof that not only settings, but above all knowledge and
attitude of the persons attending the new mom and baby that determine the
incidence and duration of breastfeeding. Dutch midwifes and neonatal caretakers
could learn an awfull lot if they'd return your visit and go to Norway!

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, Maaseik, Belgium, just across the Dutch border.
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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