Catherine, Thanks so much for your reply about moms who quit. I too allow this when mom feels that she is doing what is best for her and her baby. I haven't ever tried telling them about starting up again but I will. When I have moms who plan to quit, I shift my focus to the benifits of what she's done so far, my moto is any breastfeeding is successful breastfeeding. I then relate how even just a few days or weeks will help her baby. Women today have so many pressures and guilt that we need to give every mom we can the gift of trust in themselves, that yes, regardless of what anyone thinks, (including LC) they know whats right for them and their baby. I also try to leave them with the belief that "As a parent, we need to be comfortable with the knowledge that we do the best we can, with what we have and know at the time." Again thank you all for your words of wisdom, there are days when you need to here that you are not alone in this sometimes difficult work. Linda Rosetti RN, IBCLC