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silver_lover · Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 24 Location: Las Vegas, NV

It's nice to see the CDC recognize that birth practices do, indeed, affect the breastfeeding rates. This is one subject that really bothers me, as I've had numerous "discussions" with my brother (an MD) regarding the effects of hospital policies on breastfeeding outcomes. I just don't understand why it's so darn difficult to convince these people that all their interventions (right down to wisking the baby away to wash and dress him/her) makes a difference on a successful breastfeeding relationship.

CDC's Guide to Breastfeeding Interventions
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brenda · Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 7

Skip the hospital, have the baby at home instead! Smile

Brenda