I am interested in the idea of liability when a hospital staff/employee gives ABM to a baby without parental consent - I'd like to see this pursued as a battery tort or a malpractice action. I'd be willing to serve as an expert witness. also - I need a reference for breastfeeding initiation rates - I heard a figure of 75% of college degreed women breastfeeding in the hospital - is that true? what are the current US rates? tia Julie Graves Moy, M.D., M.P.H. [log in to unmask] http://www.bga.com/~jgmoy P.O. Box 4768 512-342-1624 (new) Austin, Texas 78765 512-342-1628 fax (new)