Hi, all,
     There is a useful suggestion for implementing Step 3 (Inform all pregnant women ....), a common sticking point, in the June 1999 MIDIRS Midwifery Digest (MIDIRS Midwifery Digest 1999;9:2:214).  It is reprinted from the December 1998 Baby Friendly News.
      The idea is an antenatal checklist on breastfeeding information given, with space for staff to sign off and date after a topic has been discussed.  The article suggests a "crib list" with individual topics, to jog staff's memories of what information is essential.
   This way, particular topics aren't missed and there isn't a doubling up on some other topic.
   So, if implementing Step 3 is proving a problem in your workplace, perhaps this idea will be useful.
   Cheers,
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         (Virginia Thorley)

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         carton, a sachet or a can.  It comes from a breast.

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