This is a classic and distressingly stupid example of Jack's "sacrificing
breastfeeding on the altar of ignorance."  I can't think of any
physiological explanation for how breastfeeding could possibly be related to
this.  The mother needs a second opinion from a doctor who:  a) knows
something about breastfeeding and b) appreciates the wide range of normal.
Although the toddler's lump should not be ignored, I am not sure there's
anything at all wrong.  The fact that the lump has greatly increased in size
since breastfeeding was tapered off makes me wonder if it's an infection
which is now not being held in check nearly so well!  Grrrr.

Why is it so hard for *some* doctors to say "I don't know."  ??  (present
company excepted, of course! :-D )

Mary Renard, RN, BSN, IBCLC
hopeful "MD2B" for the class of 2004 (so, see, I'm not doctor-bashing ;->)
Vienna Virginia  USA

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