Karleen, I agree, this is terrible.  I'll have to remember to not have a 
nursing newborn around the time that I plan to sit the exam.  I would 
expect so much more from this organization, and falling back on the 
argument, "But if the exam were any other type of high level 
certification, I'm sure she
would probably see these extra charges..that is, if she was even allowed to
leave the room for more than a bathroom break."  Is the same argument 
as, "Well nobody else offers special accommodations to breastfeeding 
mothers/pumping mothers, so why should I have to?"

Michelle Swanson
Wyoming
*due in two weeks and luckily not a 2009 IBCLC candidate!

Karleen Gribble wrote:
> By that reasoning a mother returning to work and needing to express 
> should be paying for the set up of the pumping room. User pays for a 
> breastfeeding candidate for the IBLCE is inexcusable, they should know 
> better.
> Karleen Gribble
> Australia
>
>> I know what you mean that it seems as though this candidate is being 
>> singled out
>> because of her special need and charge for it.  AND, the fact that 
>> it's about
>> breastfeeding; 'it just don't seem fair'.
>> But if the exam were any other type of high level certification, I'm 
>> sure she
>> would probably see these extra charges..that is, if she was even 
>> allowed to
>> leave the room for more than a bathroom break.
>> Renee'
>>
>> Date:    Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:54:22 +1100
>> From:    Karleen Gribble <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: infant needs during exam
>>
>> lactnet welcome 
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