> Lynn, there are many paths.  Are you in contact with
> your local La Leche League Group?  The lactation
> profession has its roots in La Leche League and the
> path of the LLL Leader remains an extraordinary
> opportunity to learn.  The LLL (or volunteer) path
> involves mentoring, self-study, and a rich opportunity
> to learn from mothers from pregnancy through weaning.
> The volunteer/nonprofit nature of the organization
> allows accredited Leaders to follow mothers in-depth
> and longterm.
>
> Check out the IBLCE website.  Search the Lactnet
> archives for discussion of pathways, and for links to
> discussion groups for "IBCLC2Bs."
>
> I cannot recommend the LLL path highly enough -- to
> enhance your experience as a nursing mother, to
> explore the experience of lactation and of nursing as
> a breastfeeding counselor, and to advocate for
> breastfeeding in your community.

Thank you thank you Susan for your ideas and advice.  I'm saving
everything to reread as things become more clear.  Thank you for taking
the time to email me.

As for breastfeeding...and spelling...I have an auto spell checker that
changes words as it sees fit, not as I know they should be spelled.  Most
times I catch it, especially when it tries to respell my daughter's name!,
but I don't always.

Thank you so much.  LTS
>
> No matter which path we're on, or how far along, each
> of us has a lot to learn from communities of nursing
> mothers.  I noticed your spelling of "breast feeding"
> rather than "breastfeeding."  LLL meetings are a great
> place to understand that breastfeeding is one word, a
> relationship, just like nursing and mothering and
> other dances between mother and child.
>
> Susan Johnson MFA, IBCLC
> Salt Lake City, Utah  USA
>
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