<<Sometimes we refer lactating mothers to them too - for evaluating 
inflammation, treatment of mastitis and breast abcess and more difficult 
situations (papilomas etc). But they cannot help with breastfeeding 
problems, of course - I have had experiences of mothers who got the 
suggestion for abrupt weaning because of nipple cracks! >>

Well, that's the THING, Christina.

Sometimes those who help with the life-threatening problems do not seem to 
have a clue about the life-preserving functions of the breast, and how to 
help with lactation.  If only, if only, it was all part of the same 
discipline......If only the breast surgeon said, "I know we can fix this, 
but I would rather refer you to a specialist lactation consultant."

Jacquie Nutt IBCLC
Wellington, South Africa 

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