> Diane writes:
> My impression, over the years, has been that docs who aren't routinely
> involved in breastfeeding are generally curious and receptive (and even
> capable of enthusiasm like this doctor's), while peds and OBs generally
are
> not.  If this is what other people see, does anyone have a clue what the
> reasons might be?

The reason is that these other docs are not "inserviced " by the formula
companies. There is no "carefully worded misinformation" presented to them
in the form of promotional materials.

Gail S. Hertz MD, IBCLC
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