I agree with some others who have posted about the 'train wreck' situations that we LCs in private practice seem to see so often. This is one of the reasons I have remained in NMAA in an active role, as without the moderating influence of seeing 'normal' breastfeeding (through local Group involvement) and mild problems (through telephone counselling) on a regular basis, I would start to wonder myself if persevering with breastfeeding is really worth the effort required by some clients. If I lose faith, what hope is there for the mums to believe that it is worthwhile?? ****************************************************************** Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor Perth, Western Australia. mailto:[log in to unmask] ******************************************************************