Dear Friends:
    According to the World Health Organization, and UNICEF, breastfeeding
helpers with initials have all received a minimum of 40 hours of training in
clinical management and counseling. Initials vary: IBCLC (International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant), CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor), LLLL
(La Leche League Leader), CLE (Certified Lactation Educator), and CLS
(Certified Lactation Specialist). There are probably others I haven't heard
about.
    Warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI, CSTP
Elkins Park (a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; northeastern USA)
supporter of the WHO Code and the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative

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