Well, in reading over the notes re: 95/5% and how many women cannot
physiologically breastfeed, I think that there is no way to determine this
number....especially in light of the fact that many mothers do not a) know
what normal breastfeeding is b) receive knowledgeable help with breastfeeding.

I really don't care, myself, about how many cannot physiologically
breastfeed, meaning that I don't need a number to make an impression on me.
I am way too busy helping mothers breastfeed to worry over such things.  One
focus that I work with is helping mothers to breastfeeding well right from
the start, beginning with a good latch, and that solves a lot of problems
before they even begin.

I guess I don't concern myself with these types of numbers. It is not
meaningful to me.

Kathleen

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