In a message dated 3/29/0 1:28:05 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< It is very clear to me from those posts that women place a high value on
the

information they get from their health care providers - especially doctors

and nurses. If they don't hear the message from these professionals that

formula has risks and that breastfeeding is better, they are skeptical when

they hear or read it elsewhere. >>

Having worked in a large hospital and seen this first-hand, I tried to
anticipate it when teaching. When I would educate women prenatally about the
hazards of AF, I would tell them *at that time*, that many HCP's were
unfamiliar w/ this information. I find if you can instill a little skepticism
up front, women are less likely to swallow the misinformation they receive,
esp when it is conflict w/ their own experiences or common sense. I try to
give accurate information *and* address the most likely rebuttals all at the
same time.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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