Hi Beth, I'm just reading my email late on sunday, not sure if you've gotten any responses. What i would do is ask the mother if you can share the 5 refs with her surgeon, or alternatively, you can copy or cite them for her and SHE can share with the surgeon. She should also very clearly state that she strongly desires to continue bf on the unaffected breast. You can share that you know of many mothers who have done so. She must be very clear in asking for a way to express that breast and/or baby to come and nurse. Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC Mississippi USA *********************************************** 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