Have you ever wondered what goes on during the breastfeeding discussion on
Pedschat?  Join us on Monday nights at 10pm NY time to find out.

Go to:  Http://www.pedschat.org
Then follow the links to the instant chat.

There is no fee for registration.  Regular participants come from Israel,
Argentina, Mexico, Panama and Australia.

The next 4 sessions will be a discussion of the effects of childbirth on early
breastfeeding behaviors with an emphasis in overcoming difficulties.  Andrea
Eastman, MA, CCE will facilitate the discussion.

March 16, 1998
"Childbirth Interventions affecting the mother, and impact on initiation and
duration of lactation"

March 23, 1998
"Childbirth Interventions affecting the infant, and impact on initiation and
duration of lactation"

March 30, 1998
"Childbirth Interventions affecting the mother/baby dyad, and impact on
initiation and duration of lactation"

April 6, 1998
"Mother Friendly Hospital Initiative" from the Coalition for Improving
Maternity Services (CIMS) outlining specific strategies for improving birth
outcomes


Kay Hoover M Ed, IBCLC will discuss this from US Perspective
Liaison for breastfeeding Philadelphia Dept of Health
Jeanne Mitchell RN IBCLC has offered to help KAY and organize
a group of lactation supporters to manage these weekly sessions

Times are Monday nights 10pm NY time
12am Buenos Aires
9pm Texas
2pm Tuesday, Sydney, Australia
5am Tuesday, Israel

Hope to see you there,
Jeanne Mitchell
Austin, TX