We currently do not go to the hospital but I sure wish we did. Encouragement starts before birth and I think right after birth is key! If I could get to them before they actually came to the office maybe they wouldn't be tempted by the staff that is not quite as knowledgable to "do both". Ilene Fabisch, IBCLC, LLLL, WIC BF Co Listmom wicbfnet and MLCANET Brockton, MA *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html