I add this review only to forewarn other mothers in my situation who may not be prepared for dr. shaw's policies on breastfeeding. I took my 18-month-old today to have her teeth cleaned and upon discovering a cavity, I was told that I had to stop breastfeeding immediately and that doing so past 1 year of age was only harming my child (in the dental sense, anyway). I was also told that although she needed a filling, she wouldn't fill it until I stopped breastfeeding because "it will just fall out." I know that these aren't altogether unheard of sentiments in dentists these days but anyone who is at all interested in what is best for their child's health and who has done any research knows that breastfeeding has been shown to NOT cause cavities and has been shown in research over and over again to be one of the healthiest things you can do for your child (especially beyond 1 year and until it's still mutually desirable). I would urge anyone who is still breastfeeding their children beyond 1 year of age to avoid seeing dr. shaw as it will only serve to confuse and humiliate you. She really is a very nice and gentle woman, just one with some outdated ideas. I won't be returning.
out of 5 stars
