For the health care professional, learning about breastfeeding, assisting mothers, advocating change and succeeding can be incredibly rewarding. For the mother who succeeds in breastfeeding, it is rewarding beyond mere words... The handouts contained in this site may be used by mothers, family members or health care providers. For health care providers, this site can assist in the development of a baby-friendly and breastfeeding-amicable clinical practice. This site has also been designed to assist new mothers by providing support and accurate information on breastfeeding. The process of learning about breastfeeding and bringing about change in our community is often a slow and tedious process. Still, each step we take is a step closer to healthy babies and healthy parenthood. Read "LATCHING ON - The value of breastfeeding your baby" 1st in a series By Michele Piazzoni The health benefits to a newborn are unquestioned, a fact that prompts us to embrace the subject this year as our editorial initiative. Christine Betzold MSN NP IBCLC Email Christine Betzold at LacNackRNP@aol.com The information presented here is not intended to substitute for medical advice. Click here to see Chris's Program Results!