Some years back I did have a mom show up for a first consult without her newborn! She had latch issues and sore nipples but it just didn't occur to her to bring her nursing partner. For a long time afterward I would say to moms, "Now be sure to bring your baby!" and they would laugh. Susan Johnson MFA, IBCLC Salt Lake City, Utah USA ________________________ Today a sweet father asked if they needed to bring the baby in on Monday for their f/u Breastfeeding Clinic visit. I smiled and said, 'If you don't, you'll need to go home to get her.' Susan in Minnesota, usa, rn ibclc****************************** *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome