I worked in hospital as a non-RN IBCLC for 12 years. As I built relationships with the RNs, to began to approach: "Hi Sue, I've got a Nurse Question..." So as she explained that mother's medical situation, I explained the breastfeeding situation, and we learned from each other. It helped lots of moms breastfeed when they otherwise might have been discouraged. HTH. Phyllis ---- Jeni Leaird <[log in to unmask]> wrote: ============= My name is Jeni Leaird. I have been working with moms and babies for the past 15 years. I have been reading Lactnet for a very long time but never posted. I am a retired LLL Leader of 10 years and worked for WIC while carring for my 4 children. 2 of which "worked" with me at our local WIC office here in Tippecanoe Indiana. They spent their time in a sling while mommy helped other woman breastfeed. I am now the IBCLC at one of our local hospitals. I hope everyone will be willing to put up with a lot of questions as we are entering the Development Phase for Baby Friendly. Working as a non RN at a hospital sure does make me aware of how different my perspective is. I thank all of you in advance for all your wisdom. Jeni Leaird, BS, IBCLC, RLC *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome -- Phyllis Adamson, BA, IBCLC, RLC Glendale, AZ. [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome