In a message dated 97-01-22 23:53:13 EST, Pat Gima writes: << I know this is not the solution, but sometimes I wish mothers wouldn't ask their peds, GPs, OBs, etc. about all of these things that they know nothing about but still are eager to advise on. >> Oh, you mean like the mother I saw today who was bemoaning the fact that she asked her OB about coloring her hair while she was pg, and the OB said, "Absolutely not. The chemicals could get into your system and harm the baby." I asked her if the OB had any references on that -- and told her if she wanted to color her hair while she was bf, it was fine with me, but please don't ASK anyone. I colored my hair while I was pregnant with Jill. Do you think THAT's the reason she got a D in pharmacology in nursing school??? (OK guys, no blonde jokes now....) Jan Barger