Hi all, Actually, I have seen that giving out breast pumps at discharge can be a deterrent because some mothers don't get but a few drops the first few times they use it. Then they assume they don' have enough milk and start supplementing, which in reality means they will soon be completely formula feeding. Better to give them a nice book :) as a "gift," and a handout with resources including places to rent/buy pumps and LLL numbers and lactation consultants. IMHO Has anyone seen a copy yet of the AAP statement? I know a person who has it and says there are no big surprises in it. Pam Wiggins, IBCLC LA Publishing's Breastfeeding Information Center http://www.bookzone.com/breastfeeding