>>   He said to her, "If you are not going to breastfeed, you
>>will have to find a new doctor."  She was taken aback.

>That is not the way to help a pregnant mother in 2 minds about her
>feeding options to feel supported, nurtured and encouraged to
>breastfeed...isn't it  potentially hurtful?

>Of course doctors have a responsibility to inform their patients
>about the health aspects of infant feeding - but not by throwing them
>off their list, surely : (

>A truly bf-friendly doctor thinks of warmer ways of getting the message
across.

Heather,
  I had a similar initial reaction when I read Pat's note, but before we
rush to judgment, I wonder if we are not taking this out
of context. Is this exactly and only what the doctor said, or
did Pat (or the hopeful Mom) paraphrase?
I'd like to know more before I pass judgment.
  Naomi Bar-Yam

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