Hi Everyone,

I work at a hospital that is striving to become baby friendly.  Next month,
my partner and I will be spending 3 hours with each labor and delivery RN
to do some "hands on" training.

One of the things that the L & D RN's would like is some suggestions for a
short and sweet conversation about feeding choices when they admit the
mother.  Right now, they just ask how she is planning to feed the baby.
They do the best they can under the circumstances to encourage her to try
breastfeeding, but as you can imagine, it is not always the best time to be
going into great detail.  They are a great group and are really interested
in promoting breastfeeding, so we feel very lucky.

I know the question should be open-ended, not "breast or bottle", but I'm
wondering if anyone out there has scripted it for their staff or if any of
you have your own successful ways of addressing the issue that you would be
willing to share.

Thanks!

Barb Fibich, RN, IBCLC
Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee WI (Where it's raining again..)

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