We are in the process of trying to improve our services and are considering
offering a "pre-delivery" evaluation as well as possibly a "3rd day after
delivery" clinic for breastfeeding assistance.  If anyone is willing to
share how their hospital program works it would be greatly appreciated.  I
also  have questions about insurance coverage for these types of visits.  At
this time we try to work with all the breastfeeding moms while they are in
the hospital, and also provide assistance after discharge if needed - all at
no charge.  I think some mothers are too overwhelmed to even make the
decision to call or come in, and just give up.  If we had an established
"check up" clinic for weight checks, observing a feeding, and for
encouragement, maybe we could get more mothers past that first week.

If anyone would like to share ideas, please e-mail me at <[log in to unmask]>

Thank you in advance,
Evelyn Landry, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, Louisiana

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