Carol Melcher

Continuing the unique work of the

Perinatal Services Network

Carol is available for consultation projects.

Email: carol dot melcher at gmail dot com

Website: www.carolmelcher.com

SOFT Approach Materials

The SOFT Approach Workbook

"10 Steps, 10 Years, 10 Hospitals: The San Bernardino County Baby-Friendly Story"

DVD order form

DVD Introduction Letter by Carol

Sample Policies and Procedures

Assisting With Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Cup Feeding Policy

Mother Baby Nursing Protocol

Rooming-In Care of the Newborn

SOFT Policy

Skin to Skin Soft Care

Supplementation Policy

Sample Competencies

Breastfeeding Competency

Manual Expression Competency

Supplementation Competency

Sample Care Pathways

Chain of Care for Newborn

Sample PSN Parent Brochures in English

Sample PSN Parent Brochures in Spanish

Links

California Breastfeeding Coalition

CDC Vital Signs Issue: Hospital Support for Breastfeeding

Baby Friendly USA

University of Virginia Breastfeeding Training

More to come