Jeannette,
A note on that train of thought.  I attended the "Save the Children" 
conference on "Newborns..." for LLLI and there were 5 presenters.  Dr. 
Nancy Sloan got a few peoples attention when she presented on a modified 
KMC (Kangaroo Mother Care) program. The presenters seemed kind of suprised 
that the improved peri-natal outcomes were attributed largely to trained 
women support groups.  I'm happy to say that all presenters had as a 
priority in decreasing infant mortality, initiating BF in the first hour 
after birth.  Better results were seen in the programs that had the 
mothers/infants seen at day 3/7/and 10.  These studies were from 
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. 

Ann G. Cagigas, RN, MA
GSA Health Unit,  Room 1010
1800 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20405
202-219-1228
202-501-0028 (Fax)

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