In a message dated 10/29/98 3:28:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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>  When are
>  the Pedi's going to educate themselves on this issue, so they don't "First
> do
>  no harm".


When? When mothers begin suing them documented medical malpractice  leading to
permanent harm (cessation of breastfeeding). In no other area of medicine is
gross incompetence tolerated as it is in human lactation, a recognized
specialty. Helath care providers need to be held accountable for their actions
with regard to breastfeeding advice, treatment, and lack of knowledge. Until
they are, there will never be any  large-scale changes.

Katie Allison Granju
Knoxville, TN