In a message dated 1/7/0 8:51:23 AM, Esther writes:

<< You want to tell me that the lectures I give EVERY morning to a roomful of
moms may be going directly into the trash bin in their brains? >>

of all the new info they hear, they will remember about 10%, the seeing and
doing parts that you include in class and at the bs will increase
learning/retention. if they heard the info prenatally, it will make more
sense and be retained.

<<Any ideas on making handouts more user friendly, and something that
won't get lost in the confusion of the early days?>>

concise as possible, on as few sheets as possible, the most important info on
one sheet, colored paper, a bf logo, stapled, in folder,  or in booklet form,
show and have them look at each sheet as you review contents in class
(partner or empty chair beside mom can hold papers) or at the bs, tell them
to have support persons read packet materials today, if you end up in the pt
room ask support persons to locate materials and ask if they read them and
what questions do they have, add "bf packet" to discharge check-off list that
staff fills out prior to d/c, if you speak to them on the phone p d/c, ask
them to get their bf info materials to refer to during the conversation.

Deb

Deborah Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway

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