Jack says...

  When the topic of stupid advice comes up, it is understood that,
usually, the information comes second hand (from the mother), and, given
that proviso, the advice is ***stupid***, with a capital "stupid".  And
when these health professionals are not willing to learn or keep an open
mind, this is really sad, and they deserve to be lambasted.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

Chanita says...

Please, all whose feathers have been ruffled, calm down.  None of our =
professions are free of practitioners who say dumb things.  Lets get out =
there and teach 'em better.

Sincerely,

Chanita, San Francisco

And Kathy Dettwyler says..

How do we balance the sensibilities of a few who might be offended against
the strength and courage and support that *many* get by being able to have a
place where we can discuss these issues, get support, get suggestions for
dealing with recalcitrant health care professionals, etc.  LactNet is a
wonderful source of inspiration, camraderie, support, suggestions, and
information.  I will be very disappointed if people feel so constrained by
"not wanting to offend any doctors on the list" that LactNet beccomes simply
a forum for the exchange of clinical information, and ceases to be a
broad-based, wide-ranging discussions of all the different aspects of
supporting, promoting, and protecting breastfeeding.

And that's my humble opinion.

Kathy Dettwyler,
who always calls a spade a spade and who always gives credit where credit is
due

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I am appreciating all the varying points of view on this, and I must say
that stoopidity is an equal opportunity employer.  There are stupid people
in *all* professions, and even the smartest people are stoopid
sometimes....so, let's take the advice of our friends above and go forth
with a light spirit.....ie as in, Let's Lighten Up.......life is short..too
short to take things so seriously.

Tripping the light fandango,  ..bla bla bla...  : D

Kathleen

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