Joann, and all, I realize that Joann was referring to Freda's point about life being "gray" not "black and white" as a book might portray, so general, so sharply defined. She is not against timing of feedings or pumping, and gives that advice frequently based on her assessment ( and yes I agree that seems very "black-and-white", but she is saying that reading a book would not tell a mother whether something like that would be appropriate for her situation, whether that would work for her or not. Her point: A book might not be so easily helpful in figuring out what the underlying issue is: digestive, normal baby, milk supply, any or all of the above etc. The book doesn't know the details of her unique nursing challenges. Does that make sense? Peace, Judy Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL Brooklyn, NY, 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