I think the original request was for data on the cost/benefit of having an IBCLC on staff in a hospital. There are actually a number of articles demonstrating that access to lactation consultants improves breastfeeding rates, duration, and exclusivity, but few on the costs/benefit of LCs. I have a handout on the effect of LCs and how they make a difference that we use in our education of legislators here in Massachusetts which I am happy to share if people would like a copy.?The following article should be helpful regarding actual money issues:


Lieu TA, Wikler C, Capra AM, et al. Clinical outcomes and maternal perceptions of an updated model of perinatal
care. Pediatirics 1998; 102:1437-1444
??????????? Increased access to lactation consultants resulted in greater continuation of breastfeeding and a $149 per delivery reduction in cost for planned hospital care, planned follow-up visits, and unplanned care costs

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA


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