I have to agree with Dori's post about WIC. I have worked with WIC as a peer counselor in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas. The policy is to counsel *every* client, whether PG or BF about the benefits of *BF*. We called the PG moms weekly for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy to encouraging them to choose BF over ABM. The BF moms were called at weekly, and we also staffed a BF hotline 24/7 to answer any questions. It was always stressed that the ABM vouchers were not going to last all month, but to BF was the only sure way to have enough food for the baby. Also, really pushing the fact that exculsively BF moms received larger food packages than those who offer formula, or did not BF at all. Though it did not work with all clients, it did help to change the minds of some. My point is this.....there are going to be some who make the best decision, and some that do not. In public health especially, you have to go with what will work for the individual. Though BF is the absoulte best nourishment, for some it is not an option. We need to be open minded about their decisions, and agree to disagree the matter at hand. Clear as mud. Jenni Jones Heather 2/13/95 BF 36 mos Lauren 12/28/99 BF...........Who uses a *mam* pacifier ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html