to peaches I've thought a lot about how to promote breastfeeding and not "turn the mother off." The way I see it, we don't have to apologize for promoting the healthiest way to feed a baby. This is honorable work. However, we must be sure that the mother feels we care for her and love her. We must do all we can to help her fit breastfeeding into her lfestyle. Even a few days of nursing, if it is a positive experience for the mother, is worth supporting. I deal mainly with WIC moms who have an awful lot on their minds; sometimes not knowing where they will be sleeping that night. Letting them know we care and are willing to help them succeed at whatever choice they make after we have tried to address all their concerns will bring them back and will encourage them to tell others about how supportive we are. I also tell myself that not everyone I speak with will choose to breastfeed. The goal is 75%. You might remind the health professionals that they promote other health choices, such as not smoking and drinking while pregnant, and don't seem to worry that they will make a mother feel guilty. All adults deserve the information needed to make an informed decision. Censoring the information we deliver in an effort to help a person avoid a difficult decision is paternalistic I think. Hope this helps Ann T. who is writing for the first time.