When I do think further about the phone listing of willing LCs, I think
about other professions. I know of no other professionals who would have a
list of personal phone numbers for 24/7 coverage, especially if there was
no payment involved.

For instance, even if a person has SERIOUS vet problems, or  SERIOUS GI
pain, you can't just call and talk to someone in the middle of the night
for the solution. You would have to go to the MD, the hospital ER, or the
emergency Vet service.

I feel that we , as professionals, should also *be* professional about
this, and arrange our services by appointment. If we are offering 24/7
coverage, warm line service, etc, payment should proceed according to this
new arrangement, with remuneration being more for expanded hours of
service, etc. Just my vote on how to make the IBCLC profession more
"professional, " and DOABLE for those involved. The trick is to get away
from thinking that it is a volunteer service, and not really one that
deserves payment, as this does us all a disservice.

Kathleen

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