Several weeks ago on Lactnet there was a gentle but moving reminder about the dangers of generalizing about any population group. I think recently, we have fallen into the same pitfall regarding the physician group. I am a family practice physician and have NO affiliation with any formula companies. I allow no reps to visit my office and even rip the formula ads from the magazines in my waiting room. With two other "working moms" I have started a support group for Moms who wish to continue nursing when they return to employed work outside the home. I have successfully breastfed my two children, my eldest for 2 1/2 years, my youngest is still nursing at 21 months. It's very discouraging to be lumped together with those physicians who may not be entirely ethical. But, I assure you, there are those BF zealots out there who just happen to be physicians. I for one would benefit from a few words of support occasionally, rather than be subjected repeatedly to reminders that all physicians are not "like-minded". Stepping down from my soapbox now. Barbara Whelan, M. D. London, Ont, Canada