This is in the current issue of the American Museum of Natural History magazine, http://www.amnh.org/naturalhistory/. Click on the feature article, "Mothers and Others." The article describes how cooperative breeding, where others in the group (besides the mother and sometimes father) help to care for young, is a worthy survival strategy. It provides an interesting perspective on current child-rearing practices. And yes, breastfeeding is mentioned, as are the lactation hormones, thus making it relevant here! :-) Margaret LLLL, Longmont, Colorado *********************************************** 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