In a message dated 96-12-10 16:06:04 EST, you write:

>Actually, according to Ross Labs Mothers' survey (doncha love it?) the
number
>of mothers initiating bf in the hospital (in the US) is 59.7% in 1995.
>
>Jan Barger, who wonders when a non-biased survey will be coming forth.

My understanding of the Ross Survey is that the numbers come from the number
ofBF gift packs given out at the hospital.  If that's the case, then I would
like to know how they control for the mothers who take home more than one
gift pack given out by the nurses at discharge.  Interesting concept??
Liz Flight, RN, IBCLC  Jacksonville, FL