We do this in Mississippi. We only wish we could get more hospitals to  let 
us in...
Our Senior Peer Counselors (We call them Lactation Specialists) and our  
IBCLCs in some areas go into the hospital and visit  every newly delivered mom. 
They asses for WIC eligibility, certify those  eligible and provide 
breastfeeding information and assistance to any who want  it.
In the hospitals where we are allowed to do this it is a win-win  situation. 
WIC increases participation numbers and the hospital IBCLCs don't  have to 
spend their limited time with moms who really only need a Peer  Counselor.
Laura Wright
Mississippi
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"I wish the WIC LCs could come by like the formula reps and  sell
breastfeeding for their clients."

OK, let's come up with a plan.  What would this look like?

Arly Helm, MS,  IBCLC


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