----- Original Message ----- From: Automatic digest processor <[log in to unmask]> To: Recipients of LACTNET digests <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:23 PM Subject: LACTNET Digest - 24 Jul 2003 - Special issue (#2003-986) Instead of the subject title as mom who failed, maybe we could call them moms who tried and were unable to breastfeed. The failure may not be the mother's but rather the health care community who was unable to help correct whatever problems she had. We don't say that a patient has failed when her panacreas does not make enough insulin and she goes into a coma. There are medical reasons ,as we all know ,which can make breastfeeding difficult. Some of these things can be corrected, some can't. Then there are other situations that need help to overcome the initial difficulty and the mother can go on to fully lactate. We have all had clients who work amazingly hard to bring in a milk supply or get a recluctant baby to latch. These women should be called heros. However they end up feeding- fully breastfeeding, partially or not at all, they have tried to meet their baby's needs, sometimes against some mightly tough odds. It is very important that we acknowledge their dedication and their motherhood. Ann Anderson, IBCLC , NJ *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html