Regarding support groups, Laura said:  "I always remind them that
they may have
the answer another mother has come looking for. :)"

I often would tell experienced moms, "If you don't need the group,
then the group needs you!"  Some just like knowing there is a place
they can get out to where baby and breastfeeding are not only
welcomed, but expected.
The challenge with experienced moms in the group is when they come
up with ideas you can't in good conscience agree with.  It can be
frustrating when a mom says, "I got my baby to sleep through the
night by just letting her cry it out and now I can get some sleep."
or "I found this wonderful book you all should read.  It's called
Baby Wise"!!!  I'd be interested in hearing how others of you handle
such situations so as to not attack the mom offering the idea while
letting the rest know there are definitely problems with the
approach the experienced mom is promoting.

Winnie

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