In a message dated 99-09-08 21:03:08 EDT, you write:

<< Please, let's not get into another discussion about LLL here! With respect
 and good will to ALL, I must say that people have had very different
 experiences with LLL. Some have had excellent exeriences, especially in a
 time or place when BF info was not as readily available as it is now; others
 have not, and have been hindered as much as helped by LLL. >>

Cathy, I really must have missed something because I have not read any deep
discussions of LLL since I've been back on the list and for all I know I
missed a "way out or line" post or two. However, no matter how much bfg info
is now available, in many areas a LLL meeting (or Nursing Mothers, which we
don't have here) remains the only place women can actually see other women
breastfeeding babies/children of various ages/stages. And seeing is very
different than reading or hearing something in a class. I agree different
women have different experiences, but the same holds true of different
women's experiences with different IBCLCs...those are not all so wonderful
either! Therefore, IMHO, I think there will be times/issues when it is
completely appropriate to include LLL in a discussion.

Karen

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