Pam,
In my experience most military doctors are not receptive about anything
relating to women and our health, childbirth, breastfeeding, etc. You
have to realize that these doctors are awaiting the day they've been
trained for. I was a military spouse for almost ten years and in the
time I had nursing babies I couldn't find a supportive military doctor.
I also worked as the Breastfeeding Specialist in an overseas military
hospital and although I had several doctors that would refer to me they
still wouldn't necessarily hand out accurate info. or be supportive to
their patient. There are some good military doctors but not many. My
best suggestion for the mom you are working with is for her to seek out
a civilian doctor and get it paid for by Champus. I don't wish to cause
flames regarding my opinion about military doctors as I realize that
there are some good ones out there, I know them personally. Good luck,
it seems that the Red Tape is always the stickiest.

Evi,
I'm with you all the way. I often tell people the best way to deal with
an issue that is touchy is to use lots of humor, I also tell that to the
moms that I work with. Besides, I need a good laugh all the time my life
is to busy and serious at times.

Mimi
LLLL
Columbia, SC.