Just step away from those mothers who drive you crazy. You can't help everyone and you are not going to change those women who obviously aren't really interested. Just tell yourself that any amount of breastmilk is better than none at all and turn your attention to those who really want the help. Someone like the mother you describe doesn't sound committed at all and she is probably looking for a reason to say "it didn't work." Maybe she is being pressured by family members. Put your efforts into educating doctors and other health care professionals (as well as mothers, of course). Usually, those who are committed will do well regardless. Betsy of luck and relax. Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC Connecticut *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html