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In a message dated 11/28/2006 2:40:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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I gasped aloud when I read this. This little guy was only halfway =
through a *minimum* normal breastfeeding duration and we're taken aback??
This is precisely why we need La Leche League. Our own profession seems to be
more and more about getting a superior liquid into tiny tummies, and less and
less about supporting mothers and children in achieving and maintaining a warm,
wonderful, normal, years-long breastfeeding relationship. That change scares
me more than any Scope of Practice. Mother-to-mother support groups have
always understood and honored the relationship. What will breastfeeding cultures
think of us "lactation consultants" if we fail to do the same? And how
will we ever become such a culture ourselves?
Dear Friends:
I heartily endorse Diane's point of view.
I didn't know the word "professional" meant "without baby" or "like a
man."
warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE,CIMI
Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
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