Listmates, I volunteered to write a four part series on breastfeeding for the local newspaper. I'd say that the community is fairly uniformed about this topic, and the medical practices vary widely. I'd be grateful for suggestions of topics for each article. Here's my thoughts so far: #1 - Start with that quote, "what if there were a substance...", and then progress to cover the amazing benefits of breastfeeding. #2 - Use the AAP recommendations as a guide for how breastfeeding should be started and handled in the hospital. #3 - Controversies and ethical issues - Formula issues, guilt, maybe touch on Baby Friendly Hospitals #4 - Economics and benefits to society - Suggestions? Thanks is advance! Martha Sleutel, PhD, RN, CNS *********************************************** 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