Hi, Julie, Here is a reference to an article in the nursing literature, and a web page that I thought you might find interesting: J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 1999 Jul-Aug;28(4):365-9 Relief of breast engorgement for the Sabbath-observant Jewish woman. Chertok I Israel Childbirth Education Center. Abstract: "Relief of breast engorgement on the Sabbath is a challenge for the Sabbath-observant Jewish client. Many Sabbath laws limit the methods of care for the engorged breastfeeding woman. With a familiarity of the laws of the Sabbath, the health care provider can better address the needs of the engorged Sabbath-observant Jewish woman. In this article, interventions are proposed that mitigate or preclude violation of the Sabbath." And this web page called, Breastfeeding Bible Study, has some New Testament references but maybe you could use those from the Old: http://members.aol.com/davdme/bfbible.htm Good luck with your project! Ginna Wall, MN, IBCLC Fax: 206-598-7665 Lactation Services Coordinator Voicemail: 206-598-6368 UWMC Mailbox 356078 Pager: 206-663-8902 *********************************************** 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