I do not think that it is as clear or simple as someone being self centered. I think, from my years of work, that it is a case of complex social and emotional pressures on mothers, and on social isolation causing mothers to feel uncomfortable breastfeeding. Pain, and lack of cultural support can also play big factors, as many mothers look for help and do not get proper guidance or support for painful incorrect latch. Kathleen Kathleen Bruce RN IBCLC Independent consultant: Lactation Resources of Vermont, Medela, Inc. Listowner Lactnet listserv [log in to unmask] Archives: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/lactnet.html *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html