To all... a few thoughts in response to a few notes I have read.. There may be some discussions here that may be uncomfortable for some people..ie discussions on mutilations...circumcisions...immunizations...sexual discussions...abuse...all of these issues relate to breastfeeding in our world, and they must be discussed openly, and honestly, with regard to breastfeeding. If discussions make you uncomfortable, or if they do not fit for you, then please feel free to delete, push screen down..and go on to the next thing. I myself have had difficulty understanding why anyone would abuse a woman with genital mutilation...and it is hard to read about anyone being abused...however, I realize that understanding these things is important to my work as an LC and as a human being. Unfortunately, life in general, and Lactnet in particular, are not for the squeamish...I encourage people to continue discussions that relate to lactation so that we may all understand better...even if those discussions are hard to read...we can all choose what to read and what not to read...take what fits for you (like at a salad bar,!!) and leave the rest... And...for those new or old to Lactnet, please keep your use of quoted passages to a minimum when responding to notes...always being careful to put a new subject line. Some people pay per line, or have high phone charges...and everyone is trying to absorb much info in a short time, and repetition is** not** necessary in most instances. Thanks. Kathleen, from frigid Vermont... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC, LLLeader Williston, Vermont, USA Co-Owner Lactnet, LLLOL, Corgi-L E-mail lists LACTNET WWW site: http://www.mcs.com/~auerbach/lactation.html -----------------------------------------------------------------