"Dr Wright" writes a sydicated Q and A column in many Australian papers. Today, there was a letter from a mother: "I am a new first time mother, enthusiastic about breastfeeding, but finding it terribly hard to get baby established. I feel like giving up in despair." The response: "Do not despair and do not give up. Breast-fed babies do better! Today a lactation consultant, usually at the hospital where you had your baby, can offer excellent support and can help you succeed. . . . . I am sure you will be delighted with the ultimate result. We've arrived. This is a column that likes to find ways to draw attention to the "latest" information and approaches. Ros Escott [log in to unmask]