Regarding the mom who seemed to be very needy and somewhat convinced that breastfeeding might not go well, again. Some things to ask/suggest/look for: does she have any time alone with the baby? How much help is she getting around the house? How did she react after the birth of her other children? Maybe a play group would be helpful. LLL meetings/counselor would be great. Just someone to check in on her every day for a few weeks. Check for PPD. Just because she wasn't depressed (or states she wasn't) with the her other children doesn't mean it can't happen. Can she hire a babysitter/mother's helper? It's summer, so there might be some kids hanging around who can help. I know I would be taken off in a straight jacket if I didn't have my fabulous sitter 2 afternoons/wk. Some people just have a really hard time asking for help and it needs to be offered. JMHO. Johanna Berger, LSW Breastfeeding Counselor [log in to unmask] _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]