Wow, Pamela! Once again you have articulately and thoughtfully added your knowledge and wisdom to this thread. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the true essence of our profession. It is so easy for the prevailing attitudes of our culture (whatever that may be) to get in the way of rational and objective practice. Thank you. Jean Ridler RN RM IBCLC Cape Town, South Africa *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome