>Ilene Fabisch asked:
>Having a small debate at my local WIC office on how it is best to phrase
>the question:
>"Are you planning to breastfeed?"(leaves room for dialogue)
>"How can I help you with breastfeeding?"(this assumes breastfeeding but
>seems awkward to say when questioning)
>"How do you plan to feed your baby?"(not real good because it assumes
>both are equal choices)
>Looking for the PERFECT way to phrase it :D
>Anyone willing to offer a suggestion?


I am partial to "Do you have any questions about breastfeeding?". Open
ended, allows mom to bring anything up, casually assumes BF.

Nancy Holtzman RN, Boston,MA