> on Sat, 19 Aug 1995 BARB WHELAN wrote about "Generalizing about Physicians
 Attitudes"

Dear Barbara,

Thanks for your own gentle reminder about occupational generalizations.
I have been impressed with the dedication and quality of comments of those
 of you who are physicians and members of this marvelous LACTNET group.
I am pleased that we have heard from a family practice physician who is a
father...as well as numerous physician-mothers, such as yourself. You
all have enormous opportunities for influence with your patients and your
physician colleagues!

After 36 years in nursing my observation has been that "most" health care
providers (all areas) are dedicated to health promotion (including
breastfeeding).  Those that aren't and are vocal about their views
stand out and make the rest of us look equally bad.  That is not pleasant or
fair.

Keep up the good work.  I would be interested in hearing more about your
 "Mother's Support Group."  My graduate research focused on maternal
employment.  I'm always interested in how women integrate their multiple roles.

Sincerely,
Martha Pitzer
Martha Pitzer, RN, PhD, CLE
Columbus, Ohio
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