You said:

> I don't believe incentives really work.  You are going to breastfeed or
you're not!  I do like to see something nice said to the moms when they come
to pick up checks -   to acknowledge their hard work and going above and
beyond what most moms do!  Its nice to make them feel special - appreciated.
 (We all like and respond to that).>

I think incentives do work---why else would all these formula companies spend
millions on freebies to manipulate moms to supplement formula feed and
exclusively formula feed? These companies don't pat mamas on the back--they
give out formula bags, "breast milk supply packs", toys and more!

IMHO--I think some kind of material token helps a great deal to reinforce
positive behaviors, eg breastfeeding.

Just my 2 cents,

Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD FAAP
Modesto CA