> Perhaps a more useful poster for the writer to have been looking at would 
> have been one talking about how breastfeeding should be in the early days 
> and where to get help if it's not?
>
> In Australia, at least, there is high initiation and then sudden drop off. 
> Many/most/nearly all (not sure of stats) mums seem to already know how & 
> why breastfeeding is good, perhaps it's time to make the push about what 
> to expect and where to get help.
>
> Just pondering
Totally agree!  Same situation  in US, large initiation, precipitous drop 
off.  I always remember Chris Mulford saying a mom needs to know how to get 
baby on and off, how to tell if baby is getting enough and who to call if in 
trouble.  Pat in SNJ 

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome