I figured this question would arise. First of all, thank you for your warm welcome! :D It has been my experience that bfing mothers are more than willing to take advice from anyone who presents themselves as a professional person who can and is willing to help them. I never bring up the fact that I am a male: it is obvious to them when I enter their room. Rather, I stress the point that I am here to help them in any way I can and I further stress my care and concern for her family. The only reactions I have had have been gratitude. I have had a client or two who admitted that they were surprised to see I was a male nurse and bf educator, but they said they soon forgot all about my gender. I discuss topics in a matter-of-fact way and never show any signs of embarrasement. My suggestions are taken seriously. I belive that I bring a unique POV to the situation as I will never be able to bf {although I recently read an article in Men's Health Magazine that discussed the possibilities of it with drug therapy????} and I feel that this is my way providing precious babies with mother's milk. And yes my baby is thriving 100% on breastmilk (he was 14 lbs 1 oz at his 2 month checkup!!!). I do feel that LACTNET will be invaluable to me. Once again, thank you for your welcome!!!!