Greetings, I share a similar experience with many of you regarding bringing nursing babies to work. While conducting a major statewide training, I brought my 5 month old daughter. My dear friend and her 10 year old daughter were there to help with the baby and other details. State administrators were very cooperative. I informed them from the beginning, my baby and I are a package deal. The director of the MCH Branch of the Dept. of Health felt this was a great opportunity for positive modeling. Some professionals who participated were very upset (negative comments on evaluation re: baby's presence). They felt I was unprofessional because the baby was with me, they were offended by the constant opening and closing of my blouse and all the baby stuff that was in the room. Imagine their concern when I demonstrated hand expression!! Babies and moms go together. Jahaan Martin MEd, IBCLC WBW '99 Breastfeeding: Education for Life! *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html