I am a nursing student from the University of North Dakota and have been
reading Lactnet for the past two months. Having been a bf mom myself, I
too share a passion to educate the population of the benefits and joys
of breastfeeding. I guess that is why I've been especially bothered by Joy
Berry-Park's experience she described on Lacnet on Sept 16, 1998. From
reading Lacnet and studing the Literature, it seems there is a great need
for more social support systems for breastfeeding moms along with more
education from the nursing staff during
hospitalization (Brandt, Andrews & Kvale,1997) (Quinn,Koepsell &
Haller,1996) (Vari,1996). Are there inovative programs in place,
particularly
addressing teens, that others could learn from? Thanks in advance, Kellie
Webster

     Vari, P.M. (1996). Social Support Interventions for Breastfeeding
Success. Published Manuscript, Univerisity of North Dakota at Grand Forks.

     Brandt, K.A.,Andrews, C.M. & Kvale, J. (1997). Mother-Infant
Interaction and Breastfeeding Outcome 6 Weeks After Birth. Journal of
Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, (27)2, p. 169-174.

     Quinn, A.O., Kowpsell, D. & Haller, S. (1996). Breastfeeding
Incidence After Early Discharge and Factors Influencing Breastfeeding
Cessation. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, (26)3,
p. 289-294.