On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 01:28:12 -0500, Marsha Glass <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

<snip>I don't mean to cast
>aspersions, but when breastfeeding is just a job and not your passion,
>things may look a little different to you.  I don't doubt a
>less-experienced, passionate IBCLC will go after the experience and
>education to fill in the blanks.  But what about the one for whom it is
>just a requirement of their job?
><snip>>
>Marsha


But perhaps these less committed IBCLCs will catch the "breastfeeding bug"
as they gain knowledge and experience?  The feedback you get when you help
a mother with sore nipples latch pain-free for the first time feels pretty
good.  There's nothing like positive reinforcement to help someone become
more enthusiastic.

Also remember the effects of having a peer group reinforce behavior.  LLLI
discovered long ago that when mothers are among other breastfeeding mothers
their commitment to breastfeeding is higher.  I believe that as "less
committed" IBCLCs are encouraged by "more committed" IBCLCs their
enthusiasm will increase.

-Claire Bloodgood, IBCLC
the eternal optimist :-)

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