Ruth Callahan wrote:

>Even in a state like NY which has laws specifying  appointment of a
"lactation specialist" in maternity / postpartum departments some
hospitals in New York City choose not to be in compliance.  Or worse
they appoint staff nurses without certification or accurate lactation
knowledge and management skills.

Worse still are those hospitals who actually have an IBCLC on staff and
do not take advantage of her expertise, but instead, maintain that she
is needed for general nursing duties....


Norma,ranting, and who could name names...

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Norma Ritter IBCLC
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