Hello, I am new to this list and looking forward to receiving a lot of useful information. I am a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the National Childbirth Trust in England and I finished my 3 years training last year, and can now work with parents in antenatal classes and offer couselling by telephone. I am a scientist by training, I have an Honours Degree in Biochemistry and an MSc in Clinical Chemistry. I spent 15 years working in hospital biochemistry labs in London and the South of England. Currently I am running a boarding cattery in a rural part of the country and am heavily involved with my great interest and hobby, which is breeding and showing pedigree cats. My husband and I have 2 boys aged 9 and 5, both in full-time school now. Both were bf (naturally!) until 10 months and 13 months respectively. I look forward to participating in the discussions on this list, although I shall probably lurk for a while to begin with! Regards, Naomi -- Naomi Johnson Nottinghamshire, England NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor