Regina, I was moved by your experience. I myself have never had those kind of obstacles. I feel I have just been lucky. Most of the mothers I help are white and middle class. And they do need help too, but I often wish I could do more for low-income and minority moms. I have connections at WIC and I sometimes get a free pump for a mom or give some advice through the WIC nutritionist. Even so I'm sure you are much more effective and I'm so glad you're there. I once heard Karin Cadwell say that low-income mothers think of breastfeeding as a luxury. They know it's better for their babies, but their circumstances make it more difficult for them. This was a new concept for me. Anyway I'm rambling. I mainly wanted to say how good it is you are there. Thank you, Marilee Woodworth, IBCLC, LLLL, Ann Arbor, Michigan [log in to unmask]