This program might be an opportunity to promote breastfeeding, possibly of
the missed variety though. It's billed as a means of preventing obesity
starting at birth, but the intervention doesn't begin until the first
well-child visit. (In the USA, that ranges from days to weeks---i.e.,
beyond the time breastfeeding is most easily established.)
The program is starting at the Children's Hospital of Columbus (Ohio). If
successful there, plans are to
implement it nationally.
More info at <http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/523964/?sc=mwtn>.
regards,
Julia
Julia R. Barrett
Freelance Science Writer & Editor
Mom to Sean (6) and Kira (3)
Madison, Wisconsin
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