Michele, I don't know where in Kentucky you are but I'm going to guess on
the other side of the state from where I once lived.  I lived in far western
Kentucky for a number of years -that's where my lactation career began- and
found them to be very progressive, where I was.  In fact, they had an LC 14
years ago in the local hospital (she took the first test given by IBLCE), my
hospital here in Indiana just got it's first one when I came 6 months ago!
I do know that WIC in KY had a very strong and proactive breastfeeding
program.  You might try your local office and see who their coordinator for
breastfeeding is.  The one we had advanced the cause of breastfeeding in our
part of the state more than anyone else and I know she had support and even
a mandate from the state for what she did.  I moved 7 years ago, but I hope
that hasn't changed as it would be a step backward.  In fact, I've said ever
since I moved here that we are just now fighting battles here that were
fought and won there 10-15 years ago.  Hope this helps!  Good luck with
fighting the "good fight".

Marsha, who thinks I probably would have been stoned a few centuries ago for
my "rebel" ideas and ways!

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Marsha Glass RN, BSN, IBCLC
Mothers have as powerful an influence over the welfare of future generations
as all other earthly causes combined.
C. Abbot
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