In my experience, whenever listeners can call in to a radio show on breastfeeding, a number of the callers will be older women who have a story to share about how they wanted to breastfeed and were discouraged or prevented from doing so. These women have done a lot of grieving over many years and feel a profound sense of loss. We need to hear them, even though we may have had other objectives for the program and limited time. It is very sad. I have seen this repeatedly, so be prepared for this possibility. I find that many people are amazed when you point out that breastmilk is flavored by what the mother eats, and forms a "flavor bridge" from amniotic fluid (also flavored) that the fetus swallows to table foods that reflect a family's culture and tastes. Point out that formula-fed infants get only one flavor that doesn't vary, while breastfed infants get a whole range of interesting tastes and may be more willing to try a variety of foods as toddlers. (Susan Sullivan and Leann Birch, "Infant Dietary Experience and Acceptance of Solid Foods, Pediatrics;93(2):271-277, February 1994. Also see the research of Julie Menella). Most listeners have never really thought about this. It's perhaps not the most important advantage of breastfeeding, but it is a fascinating one. Maybe you can slip it in. Anne Altshuler, RN, MS, IBCLC and LLL leader in Madison, WI [log in to unmask]