I am Melinda Hoskins.  I have MSN in Maternal Child Nursing, have taught
for 8+ years, personally breastfed three daughters for a total of more
than 7 years, have done L&D, Newborn Intensive care and Office
Nursing/Management.

I now work for the Nevada State program Family to Family Connection as
the supervisor of the visitation unit for Carson City and surrounding
small communities (one of the 13 infant service districts which cover
our state).  In this capacity I work with many different aspects of
parenting, but am frequently called upon to answer questions about
breastfeeding problems.

I am also currently taking Jan Riordan's class over the internet as part
of my goal of becoming IBCLC.

I look forward to participating on this list and know that I will learn
much from all your wonderful experience.

Melinda