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Jay Gordon <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 6 Jul 2000 00:44:00 EDT
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In a message dated 7/5/00 8:56:54 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< I am getting so discouraged when I encounter a pediatrician (of FP doc) who
>gives false or inaccurate information about breastfeeding. It's so hard to
>undo and retrain a mom to have confidence (even when she's doing everything
>right)!! Thanks for letting me rant a bit!! How do we change this? Dr.
>Newman???
>Betsy RNC,CLC
>Connecticut >>

This is one of the most popular topic assigned to me when I am invited to
speak.  "How To Talk to Doctors About Breastfeeding."
My recommendation remains the same:  Speak very slowly, a little bit louder
than usual and use small words.  Rinse and repeat.

Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP, IBCLC (I think)

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