Hi! I am happy to join such a spirited group. My name is Roberta Cricco-Lizza RN, MPH/MS. I am a doctoral student in nursing at NYU. My research interests are in public attitudes about breastfeeding, bf in public, and long term bf. I would appreciate any recommendations for research tools that any of you might have utilized in regards to these topics. I have also long term breastfed 4 wonderful children. My first child had esophageal atresia with a Te-Fistula,VSD, and was in NICU for 2 mos. She was unable to be put to the breast for 2 mos. but quickly became an expert and has flourished since then. My 4th child has a sub mucous cleft palate, and despite initial problems is now an enthusiastic nurser. Breastfeeding has worked miracles for me!!!