father to a 15 month old nursling who clearly shows the intelligence benefits of all that breastmilk. I started out as an LLLL 25+ years ago, went to nursing school and then worked in hospital maternity and nursery for 13+ years. It was pretty bad there, but many improvements have been made. I survived because I somehow convinced myself that I didn't care. When I began LC training, I remembered that I did care and the stress became worse even though the bfing support was getting better. Now I am on the outside and can do as my conscience dictates. one of the local HMO's uses me because a pediatrition convinced them to do so. Other clients are self pay and are few and far between. I cover expenses by running a small shop out of the house where I sell pumps,bras,cloth diapers,most of medela's stuff and a wonderful selection of baby carriers. My Question: A client with a possible heart defect asked about antibiotic treat ment prior to dental work. Her baby is now 2.5 months. Don't know exact age at treatment date. She was given 3000mg of amoxicillin 1 hour before and 1500 mg 6 hours after dental work. Baby was fussy and had diarrhea. She is enough concerned that she is considering refusing the antibiotic with subsequent dental work that is scheduled soon. I advised that it was better to take the medication. Reminded her about the GI flora effects. Anything else she should know? Thanks. Ruth Sweet, Verona WI