There is some good data to show the effectiveness of the peer counselor
program in WIC. Check out the Texas Dept. of Health page:
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/lactate/peer.htm
There is a link to some charts and graphs that may help.
We've seen a dramatic increase in the number of exclusively breastfed
babies, and an increase in duration. It's not unusual now for WIC staff
to tell us they see toddlers nursing. :-D
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Jeanne Mitchell, Austin, TX
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