First I want to thank everyone who has responded so far - 35.  Have a little
more time if some of you still want to participate!  THANKS SO MUCH!

I am posting this questionnaire for fellow lactation consultant, Jan
DeCoopman. Jan's modem is not cooperating!  She has just moved to WI and
needs this survey ASAP.  The deadline for answers is Thursday, Sept. 26 so
that I can
overnight the answers to her on Friday, Sept. 27.  Your help is immensely
appreciated!
Private e-mail the answers to me.  [log in to unmask]

Question 1: Your background in assisting BF moms.
            a. IBCLC (Int. Bd. Certified Lactation Consultant)
            b. LC (Lactation Consultant -specify program)
            c. CLE (Certified Lactation Educator)
            d. Childbirth educator
            e. LLLL (La Leche League Leader)
            f. peer counselor
            g. other (please specify)
Question 2: Other professional background
            a. LP/VN (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse)
            b. RN (registered nurse)
            c. BA or BS (Bachelor of Arts, Science, Nursing-specify type)
            d. MA or MS (Master of Arts or Science-specify type)
            e. Ph.D. (specify type)
            f. CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)
            g. NP (Nurse Practitioner - specify type)
            h. Doctor (specify M.D. or D.O.)
            i. dentist
            j. dietician
            k. nutritionist
            L. other (specify)

Question 3: Years of experience assisting women with breastfeeding?

Question 4: Hours spent per week in Lactation Practice?

Question 5: In your practice, have you noticed either a beneficial or
            negative effect from pacifiers?

Question 6: Have you seen any relationship between pacifiers and :
            a. engorgement
            b. jaundice
            c. low milk supply
            d. slow weight gain
            e. nipple preference
            f. breast rejection
            g. weaning before age 6 weeks
            h. other

Question 7: Does the timing of introduction of pacifiers seem to influence
            breastfeeding outcome?
            a. prior to one month of age
            b. after one month of age

Question 8: When do you recommend pacifier use?

Question 9: When do you discourage pacifier use?

Question 10:Do you recommend any particular pacifier?

Question 11:Are pacifiers used more by employed or student moms in your
practice?

Question 12:What other soothing/calming methods do you recommend?

Please remember Jan needs answers ASAP from lots of you!  Many thanks.
Pat Young in SNJ, USA
Pat Young in SNJ, USA