All US Lactnetters have an opportunity to advocate for the very valuable
mPINC survey. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to repeat
the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey (mPINC) for the
years 2013 and 2015. Since 2007, the mPINC survey has served as a catalyst
for hospitals to improve their breastfeeding support through changes in
practices and care processes over time. The CDC is requesting comments from
the public on the importance of continuing this survey. It is important for
breastfeeding advocates to provide comments regarding the effectiveness of
the mPINC survey and the necessity of continuing to have access to a tool
that has proven to be so effective in causing change. Comments are due in
60 days (April 13, 2013). The entire request for public comments can be
found at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-02-12/pdf/2013-03194.pdf,
which has background and instructions for submitting your comments.

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
Weston, MA

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