Dear Jan and others, My name is Ann Perry. I am an RN, IBCLC, and Childbirth Ed. I live North of Boston,Ma. To the whole group. There was an article in the news a couple months ago regarding a 5 y/o boy from L.A. who was born with AIDS and now test negative. Does anyone know if he was breast feed? Jan - Re. pitocin induction and edema. Pitocin is an antidiuretic and rarely do you find women now days getting inductions without epidurals. Then you need to look at C-section women who had pit., epidurals and then the section. I will pass the word around here to observe women for the meaty appearance around the nipples and what kind of labor they had. Catherine Genna, I would like to know more about your background. I found what you wrote about lactose intolerance very intersting and would love some your sources. I have 2 children, ages 15 and 9 both breast feed. I am loving this forum!