I have a co-Leader friend who used to give a lecture to medical students 
during their paediatrics block.  She started out introducing herself, then 
asked for a show of hands who had breastfed?   Usually about one or two 
students at most, often none.  Then, who feels passionate and very well 
informed about breastfeeding?  No hands.  Then she said, well, if you ever 
encounter a mother with problems associated with breastfeeding, will you 
*please* refer them to someone who *is* well-informed and experienced in 
breastfeeding.

I think most paediatricians simply don't know that it's more than luck &/or 
determination that leads to successful breastfeeding.

Nan Jolly MB BCh. IBCLC. LLLL
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

>  I have been approved to run a class for the Medical Students about 
> research-based advice for parents, to include anticipatory guidance, 
> psychosocial, childcare and developmental advice.  My goal is to break 
> with the conventional wisdom and traditional (we have always done it this 
> way) approach that permeates Pediatrics.  If anyone has pet peeves they've 
> wanted to smack a Pediatrician for, please email--privately if not a bfing 
> topic.  Thanks for any input!
>  Karen Seroussi, IBCLC, MS-2 

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