>.  If a major review on some heart disease
>or other medical condition had appeared in 1987, we would be unlikely to see
>the widespread continuation of previous practices.  However, as demonstrated
>in Gary Freed's recent survey (JAMA 2/8/95), physicians are overall just
>about as ignorant about lactation as ever.  Good luck, Alicia Dermer, M.D.
>
>Alicia, that certainly is what I find to be true.  I find some physician's
unwillingness to learn about bf a major stumbling block, and I am puzzled as
to the reason for this behavior. As you say, if the issue were heart
disease, it would be easily accepted and sought after information. However,
with regard to bf, it is a socially loaded issue...I am hosting a conference
with Dr. Jack Newman coming as the main speaker in the coming months..the
conference is sponsored by the local ILCA affiliate. I will be surprised if
any physicians attend, even though the main speaker is a board certified AAP
Pediatrician.

???

Kathleen

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Williston, Vermont USA
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