Hey friends, What would the staff writers of Chicago Hope do if 1000plus lactnetters wrote to express concern about an upcoming TV episode to be aired Oct 21st. regarding a mother who, as it was quoted to me, "''''''starved her baby to death'' by breastfeeding. Could a proactive stance change the script? I really don't know the story line, to be fair to them. I was just asked by the local affiliate to do an interview afterwards for the news. I suggested they also interview a mom I know who was one of the five who had their babies readmitted in a cluster period six years ago for dehydration/hypernatremia, with a 29 oz weight loss. Her son is now thriving with no untoward sequela. They agreed to interview her as well. (she will also be sitting for her boards soon!) Drop Chicago Hope a line, encouraging them to act responsibly in their portrayal. PS A neonatology fellow just told me that their board question for breastfeeding was: How do you tell if a baby is getting enough to eat at the breast? The answer: pre and post feeding weights. I guess now every mom is going to have to buy a scale, huh. Physicians, please write your examining boards...they could do better, way better. Chris Cincinnati