Hi! I have been receiving laactnet mail for a week now and would like to
introduce myself.  my name is Rosa Osorto.  Iam a nurse from Honduras.  I
first started working in br.fing nearly 14 years ago when I worked on a pilot
program in Honduras called PROALMA. Though I had been introduced to basic
concepts of br.f in my under grad. studies in nursing and in my grad. studies
in public health I was under the misconception that mixing bottles and breast
was ok.  In Proalma I became a br.f advocte and also became aware of the
A.B.M. companies insidious promotion of arttificial milk.  My job in Honduras
propared me for my own children.  I br.f the first for 5 years and the second
for 3.  They are 18 months apart so I was feeding them at the same time.  It
was a wonderful experience for me and them.  My husband was very supportive.
 My first 6 years in U.SA. I was a member of la leche league and helped with
the Spanish speaking mothers.  I later worked in a program for first time
parents where we promoted br.f  My supervisor supported me and encouraged ne
to take the U.C.L.A.training for br. educators.  I later helped develop a
Latino health Organization and tried to promote br.f through them.  I
presently work  as a  breast-feeding specialistfor a cilic where 70% of the
clients are Latinos.  It was a 20 hour a week job but the demand for help was
so high the hours had to de raised through more grant monies.  I have found
excellent support from the doctors and they have made my life easier.  I need
to take the I.B.L.C. test and this worries me but I can not continue to
procrastinate.  I am not a great test taker.  I need to get the application
forms and get done with it.  Thats all about me for now.
I have a question.  I have been asked by a nurse to investigate the use of
methodone and the effects on br.f  The woman has been using it during
pregnacy, she is due on 4/26.  She is aware of possible side effects on the
new born and wants to know if the baby can be br.f with this drug.  I will be
giving an inservice Monday and would like to have some input from you guys.
 You may email me direct at [log in to unmask] many thanks.  Rosa Osorto
Kuschel.