Both of these documents provide supportive data related to 'cost' benefits of breastfeeding. Healthcare organizations need to get their bean counters on top of this!

Most organizations annually donate millions of dollars in under and unreimbursed healthcare costs. The health benefits that are achieved by increasing breastfeeding?results?in healthier communities, therefore reducing?expenses.

?http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/fanrr13/

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/103/4/S1/870

And don't forget to add increased staff satisfaction as a result of adding designated lacation support to your team. I know the staff of the facility I work in appreciate our contribution to addressing the workload immensely! Our presence does not eliminate the need for the nurses to assist with?breastfeeding support and education, however we may address lactation issues with greater focus and expertise.

Lanyards:

In the US www.noodlesoup.com

Michelle H. Kinne ICCE CD(DONA) CLE
www.DoulaDiva.org






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