Dr. Newman writes:
 I think you are seeing the world through rose coloured glasses.

Yes,  I bring them with me at all times.  They go well with being "not so
young" and idealistic.
A favorite comic of mine is a "Calvin & Hobbes" where Hobbes asks Calvin
where he is going with the bucket he is carrying.  Calvin responds "I'm
going to empty the lake".

 But all lactnetters  know that ultimately, when the neonatologist tells a
mother she cannot
 breastfeed, nothing I or anyone else can say will make a difference.

This is a  situation I've faced frequently.  I'm scheduled to speak to the
Perinatal and Neonatal departments in a few weeks.  I'm going to present to
them the "expressing milk for the very sick infant" information that I've
gathered from the Lactnet request for info I made a few weeks ago (thank
you to all who responded!) as well as breastfeeding the premie and kids
with special needs.  I've volunteered to speak enough times that I'm being
ASKED to speak on the subject.

One person can make a difference.  We do it all the time in little ways.
It's time to give ourselves some credit...

Thank you for the lively discussion!
I remain,
rose colored glasses on and bucket in hand,
Doctor Gail
Gail Hertz, MD
Pediatric Resident
author of the little green breastfeeding book - disclaimer: owner of Pocket
Publications