I have some great news that I am just dying to share!!!  Starting
in January I will start teaching a prenatal breastfeeding class
separate from our regular Prepared Childbirth class.  Although I
am not IBCLC, I am the only staff person at our hospital who
advocates BF in the way that we all should, and I serve as the
"lactation counselour" for our patients and staff.  I am working
on my consultancy hours to count toward my IBCLC.  The good news
is that I have gained the respect of the Docs at our hospital.
Now they call me and ask questions versus my having to follow up
and gently "correct" their misinformation!!!!!  The hospital has
given me the go ahead to order some additional educational
material, and through my connections and networking I have
obtained large amounts of literature from the local WIC office.  I
feel we are well on our way toward baby friendly!!!  We no longer
distribute literature or show videos that are produced by ABM
companies.  Just wanted to share the good news with people who
will understand my excitement!!!!!

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Jeffrey S. Fouche, RN, BSN
Assistant Director of Maternal/Child Services
Breastfeeding Educator
Barrow Medical Center
Winder, GA
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Higher intelligence begins with breastfeeding!
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