In a message dated 96-12-11 23:35:11 EST, you write:

>Could there be some discussion on hospital based breastfeeding clinics?
>Such as who staffs them ie what qualifications, how many hours and times?

Hi Netters,

I will contact our local LC clinics to see if I can post info.  I know of 2
in particular that have 4-5 LC's covering 7 days a week.  They are IBCLC. see
patients on an outpatient basis and inpatient basis.  Most visits are billed
around here for $45.00 ++ - $65.00 per visit depending on the extent of
visit. Many are covered under insurance.
I just listened to some audiotapes that said:  one needs 4 hugs per day to
survive, 8 hugs per day for maintanance and 12 hugs per day for growth.  Are
you all getting enough hugs ???????

Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela, Inc
Naperville, IL