<A HREF="http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr10-31-03-1.cfm">Click here: New ACOG Opinion Addresses Elective Cesarean Controversy</A> I find it very ironic to see recent conversations that I have had in real life are often also reflected in LACTNET posts. This was just a topic of discussion that I had with a group of my peers during a meeting regarding prenatal education. The world is a small place indeed. This opinion from ACOG seems to show that the OB docs recognize internally that this is a very hot topic, and that they are approaching it with caution. I can only hope that breastfeeding advocates within their organization will educate the Ethics Committee on the potentially adverse effects that this type of delivery has on breastfeeding before they release any type of position statement. It is discouraging for all of us in the trenches to see the results first hand, but at least there are more of us every year to support moms and baby's. By also being a support to the healthcare team, I also think that we can help create advocates to ultimately benefit the ones we care for. It may seem a bit idealistic but I truly have seen this happen. We are making a difference. Denise Altman, RN, IBCLC, LCCE All The Best/Columbia, SC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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