In various studies, over a long time period, one of the biggest problems
that mothers mention is inconsistent info from HCPs (doesn't matter what
kind of HCPs either, they are  pretty much  inconsistent).  This ties
directly into step 2: Train all health care staff in skills necessary to
implement this policy.  (Step 1 is have a written BF policy.)

What I see is there are no consequences to giving mothers inconsistent or
incorrect info about BF.  If, as an RN, I give the wrong med or teach a
patient incorrectly about how to care for X, Y or Z, I would be censured.
But I can tell her anything I want, off the top of my head, about BF and
nobody holds me accountable for that inconsistent/incorrect info.  I see
this as a basic problem in hospitals.  No clearly written policy, no
accountability to use policy.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ

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