I would not say it is always a given that a female doctor is more
supportive of breastfeeding. (Please understand that the following is
a real generalization). My impression is that most male doctors
really are lukewarm with regard to breastfeeding, with a few being
really supportive, and a few being really negative. I find that
female physicians are far more polarized, either being very pro, or
very negative. Probably has to do with their own experiences, no?
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC