Hi, I was quite embarrassed to learn this list was meant for breastfeeding professionals rather than general support. Please forgive me! I had read about this list at the LLL site (mentioned in a mom's story regarding her slow-weight gain baby). In my excitement of finding out about LACTNET, I did not pay close attention. I have no family (other than husband and children) or close friends here in the UK for support...so upon discovering this list, I felt I had found a life preserver at a time of extreme desperation. That said, please let me extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who replied to my post...I am simply overwhelmed by the response. Some have even been so kind as to include their private phone numbers. I will definitely be responding...thank you! I especially appreciate the advice that there ARE LCs available here in the UK. I had asked my health visitor about this, and she told me there was no such thing over here. I am very happy to find out this is not true. Maybe now we will be able to find one near to us and get the help we need. Thank you again and I will just lurk now, if you don't mind...and soak up all of the good bf information. And again, my sincere apologies for misusing this list (albeit unintentionally!) Warmly, Carolyn *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html