Barb, I missed your original post but went to the archives and read it. I know of know reference that says a 15% weight loss is normal. Infact there are some docs who feel over 7-8% is cause for concern. Please keep us posted. This sounds like it could be an interesting (landmark?) case. Has anyone ever sued over mismanaged breastfeeding? -Rob Rob Cordes, DO, FAAP, FACOP general pediatrician Wilkes Barre PA mailto:[log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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