Natalie is an articulate debater, and has done reading, thinking, research on this issue of certification, licensure, and breastfeeding support for mothers whether from a volunteer or an allied healthcare provider. I will just have to agree to disagree with many of the conclusions drawn, and I am unpersuaded by many of the arguments made. It's what makes a horse race, isn't it? -- Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA Wyndmoor, PA, USA *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome