In a message dated 4/4/98 4:53:54 AM, you wrote:

<<We have 2 problems with above approach (which has been suggested). 1. The
nurses object because they think they will have a lot more work to do if
they have to clean up the baby etc etc in the room.>>

The nurses who were previously assigned to the nursery - (caring for the
babies  arriving and being held in the nursery) - rotate among the birthing
rooms for deliveries to provide care and assessment etc at the mother's
bedside.

This may lead to cross-training of staff. Be ready to propose an outline for
the breastfeeding support component.

<< 2. Nurses keep saying they don't want to touch unbathed babies and what
about 'universal health precautions' bodily fluids etc. Anyone else overcome
these barriers?>>

Wearing gloves should alleviate this concern.

Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC ACCE
Springfield, Virginia USA