>when will those responsible for health care understand that >breastfeeding is not a life style issue but a question of life or death? Jack, it is the fundamental understanding of this point that converts HCProfessionals into breastfeeding advocates. It is the difference between those who go the extra mile as opposed to simply being 'in support' of breastfeeding. Unfortunately not even all LCs seem to have this passionate belief. It underlies the discussions of guilt, casual weaning, and management of sick moms and babes. It can also be the most difficult point about which to convince first world professionals. <sigh> I think it is why we fight the long hard battle, and why I firmly believe we will, over the long term, win. --"Without interest and passion nothing great has ever happened in history. Hegel" Rhoda Taylor, B.A., IBCLC Duncan, B.C., Canada--