> I had problems with the doctor who kept insisting that the reason the
> mother didn't have any milk was because the baby was
> nursing all the time and
> her breasts never had a chance to "fill up." I offered some research, and
> said the evidence didn't support that concept. The doctor replied, "In my
> experience of thousands of babies....." so I let it go

I would worry about a doctor who has little or no understanding about the
basic management of lactation.  I wonder what percentage of the
breastfeeding moms in this practice make it to 6 weeks of exclusive
breastfeeding, never mind 6 months.  Sometimes it makes one wonder.

Sarah Friend Barnett  LLLL, IBCLC

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