Phyllis alerts us: <LCs in the US may want to check out this site and its series of links to major cities. It has a series of baby icons, #4 of which is Health. On that page, you'll find a couple of paragraphs about breastfeeding - no info on formula - and a suggestion to contact the "lactation consultants" in the list that follows. What bothered me is the LACK of use of the IBCLC after anyone's name.> Out of curiosity, I decided to check out the site closest to me (Chicago-miles and miles away.) I did as Phyllis suggested, and at least they have IBCLC after Patricia Drazen's name. Maybe she can tell us more about this service. There were RN's and CNM's listed on the same breastfeeding help list, and some of the classes referred to "board certified" experts etc. One of the statements said: "Although it is possible to hand-express breast milk, this is a very tiring exercise best reserved for emergency situations." I also clicked "Books", and while there were a great many "we" would approve of, Ferber is also on it. I guess the operative word on this site, is after all, "Commercial". Jean **************** K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC Dayton, Ohio USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html