> Say...isn't this the 11 steps??
> Lucy
>
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> > From: Fiona Coombes <[log in to unmask]>
> > To:
> > Subject: Re: 10 steps for doctors
> > Date: Saturday, October 11, 1997 6:52 AM
> >
> > Whoever wanted the 10 steps for doctors:
> >
> > Step forward to the 10 steps to successful breastfeeding
> >
> > 'Health professionals should attempt to:
> > 1. reject the myths surrounding breastfeeding practice;
> > 2.  reject the premise that hygienic bottle-feeding is just as good
> > as breastfeeding;
> >  3. . not impose restrictions on the duration or
> > frequency of feeds;
> >  4. not encourage the use of bottles or pacifiers
> > in breastfed infants;
> >  5. terminate the practice of giving free milk
> > powder samples to mothers;
> >  6. actively encourage women to breastfeed
> > their babies;
> >  7. know how to help a mother to position her baby
> > correctly at the breast;
> > 8. be able to identify and treat early
> > breastfeeding problems
> > ; 9. provide continuity and personal support
> > based on sound knowledge of breastfeeding;
> > 10. form part of a larger
> > network incorporating breastfeeding support groups, clinics and any
> > person/organisation involved with the promotion and support of
> > breastfeeding; 11. continually update their knowledge about benefits
> > of breastfeeding and advances in breastfeeding management and
> > practices.
> >
> > Videlefsky A, Nikodem C, Hofmeyr GJ, South African Medical
> > Journal Editorial, Volume 87, No.1, January 1997, pp23-24.
> >
> > Fiona
> >
> > Fiona Coombes MBBS IBCLC               [log in to unmask]
> > Lactation Consultant, Family Physician
> > Perth Western Australia
> >