Yes, his article mentions either the physicians bf or spouse's bf in connection with the questionaires. "Many more practicing physicians than residents reported that they or their spouse had breast-fed an infant for at least 2 weeks (ie, had previous personal breast-feeding experience)." and "However, residents and physicians who had themselves, or whose spouses had, breast-fed an infant were more likely to feel confident in assisting with breast-feeding initiation (residents: 73% vs 38%; practicing physicians: 80% vs 50%). But that is all in direct connection between a personal bf experience and their practice, knowledge, and/or attitude. Leslie Ward Vine Grove, KY *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html