Stepheni,

I'm pretty low on sleep right now and therefore more blunt than usual
(which for me is saying a lot, LOL). So here's my reply to your
situation:

A) Congratulations on becoming an IBCLC!

B) Being a WIC IBCLC is in my opinion an extremely rewarding vocation,
and a great way to gain a lot of very valuable and varied LC experience

C) What they told you is utter nonsense.

I am one of 5 WIC IBCLCs in Miami Florida and none of us are nurses or
have nutrition backgrounds, etc. Prior to becoming an IBCLC I was a La
Leche League Leader. Our other 4 IBCLCs were all peer counselors prior
to becoming LCs.

So no, this is not nationwide.  And in March I spoke about our program
(at their invitation) to the National WIC Association, so not only is
this not nationwide, the NWA actually applauds what we're doing in
Miami. I suggest that your state WIC coordinator speak to ours, or to my
boss. Email me privately if you'd like me to put you in touch with my
boss.  Good luck!

 
 
Regina Roig-Romero BS, IBCLC
Sr Lactation Consultant - WIC Breastfeeding Program
Phone: (786) 336-1333 x 16219
Fax: (786) 336-1302
Email: [log in to unmask]

Visit us online at http://www.dadehealth.org
<http://www.dadehealth.org/>  
 
	
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