Hi! 
Can anyone help me with some information that would be good to show hospital administrators or CEO's what cost benefits there would be if the hospital did not get free formula, thus having higher exclusive breastfeeding rates....leading to decreased costs?

The hospital I work for is considering going into the discovery phase of the BFHI, and I know the free formula and free RN inservices with CEU's are going to be the biggest barriers.

I know there is some good information out there, but because I'm working full time and have no computer with internet at work, I just don't have time to do research on this.  

If some of you have gone through the process of becoming a certified  BFH, and have any constructive ideas to share, I would appreciate it.  I have seen the BFHI web site.

Thanks!
Kathleen L. Gale RN, IBCLC, RLC
Chicago

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