Nancy

Thank you for sending in this confirmation about the AAP's 
unequivocal endorsement of breastfeeding, particularly in so far as 
the 2005 AAP statement is concerned.  I've cited this fairly often in 
breastfeeding advocacy writings.  You raise an important point that 
I've often wondered about.  The recommendation is there, and it's 
clear.  WHY aren't paediatricians obligated to read and follow their 
own professional organization's stand on breastfeeding???  Could it 
be concluded that, if they don't, then there is something of an 
ethical issue here?

Pamela Morrison IBCLC
Rustington, England
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I am delighted the AAP said what it did about the Atlantic article - a  great
step forward!  I know Dr. Tayloe (Pres, AAP) personally - this is a  huge
step for him.

Please read the 2005 AAP Policy statement - it is UNEQUIVOCAL in its  message
that breastfeeding and human milk are the standards, and all  pediatricians
and other healthcare professionals should recommend and support  it.  Now all
we need to do is to get all the pediatricians to READ and  FOLLOW it

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM,  FAAP
Neonatologist
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Rady Children's  Hospital San Diego
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation  Services
San Diego, CA
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