>I know many will disagree but between the cerps, >testing, and liability I dont know if 2007 will come with testing or not... > >Emily Lindsey, BSPsy, CLE >Private Practice >Merced, CA > Like Emily, I had decided to finally sit the exam this year, but am now really reconsidering due to the issues with the scope of practice etc. As an LLLL I am quite experienced at providing mothers with *information not advice* in a way that is respectful of other carers they may have already worked with. But I am still giving information that may contradict what others have said, and I could not honestly practice any other way. I had already hesitated to sit the exam because I wasn't sure I was up for the constant swimming upstream, beating my head against a brick wall, and frustrations that are so common in the LC profession. I made peace with that, pretty much. But now, with this code of ethics vs. scope of practice issue putting IBCLCs between a rock and a hard place as Emily says -- why would I do that? I am not a masochist. Even though I am very interested in & think I have a lot to offer the field of lactation, returning to my pre-motherhood profession is looking more likely all the time. Margaret mom of 3, LLLL Longmont, CO *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html