I would strongly agree with Laurie that a large portion of physicians are just 
one of the groups that undermine a new mother's confidence in her ability to 
breastfeed: just as many OB's (even when they have birthed children of their 
own) don't give normal birth a chance either.

We have a MALE MD/IBCLC (if you can imagine such a person)here in 
Connecticut. Several years ago, he was one of the principal speakers at The 
Connecticut Breastfeeding Coilition dinner. The major focus of his talk was the 
fact that probably the most inaccurate breastfeeding information is given out 
in pediatrician's offices. He said this to a room full of pediatricians and office 
personnel.

I would have to agree because just this evening as I was dealing with my 
labor patient (whose OB doesn't trust the normal birth process) I was also 
asked to help someone with breastfeeding issues whose pedi had given the 
mother the usual amount of bogus information that this particular practitioner 
usually gives new mothers. 

Again, it's one small step for one mother and baby dyad at a time.

Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC
Connecticut

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