Hi, I've been one of those "lurkers" for the past week and might as well introduce myself. I am a Navy RN and work in a busy Mother-Infant Unit in Oak Harbor, WA. Although I am not yet a lactation consultant, I have made breastfeeding my business. I invented and run a voluntary breastfeeding follow-up program where I call mom's once a week or more for the first month or so to offer support and technical help. I am also trying to educate and reeducate the hospital staff on the topic of breastfeeding - not very easy (grin/frown!). My stickiest problems seem to be nipple confusion (most think it is a myth) and giving babies D5W or formula before mom comes to us from OR or L+D (even if blood sugar is in the 80's - our cutoff is 45!!). Oops, I'm whining and you don't even know me. :) I'd like to respond to the lead issue - #1 I've had plenty of experience with shooting and think the issue has been blown way out of proportion! #2 Most Gov't agencies have fairly liberal policies on breastfeeding DURING working hours (as feasible). So, she must have gotten a hold of a few neanderthal lower-down supervisors and I would advise her to make her higherups aware of the situation - since she is a civilian, ACLU may be a last resort option depending on how disgusted/determined she is. I also have a question about cabbage. I know all about cabbage in connection with engorgement but what about cabbage and nipple soreness? A nurse I work with says she heard from a lactation consultant friend in Australia that they use it with sore nipples as well. Any Australians out there (or anyone) care to comment? Debbie Codding Email to: [log in to unmask]