AAB 207 Birth Matters Baby Friendly Designation

I have had the opportunity to witness first hand how birth impacts early breastfeeding.  Observing mothers in hospitals, birthing centers and at homebirths has been quite eye opening to me.  I have attended these births as a friend, as a birth doula and as a lactation consultant. I have witnessed first hand, many of the situations that Mary talks about in her book.  Today, I would like to highlight one very  important area that I feel we are still lacking in and that doesn't get enough attention