These parents can and should file suit for battery (it's not malpractice in this case). Someone with that many drugs in her system is nowhere near competent to sign anything! It's too bad there aren't more people like this couple who are willing to hire a lawyer. Maybe things will change if it costs insurance companies lots of $$$$$$$. Johanna Berger, LSW Breastfeeding Counselor Bala Cynwyd, PA ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. *********************************************** 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