>One though provoking question. Why are doctors regarded as the only folk
who
>are able to clip a frenulum? Or is my impression wrong? Do any LC's or RN's
>perform this procedure?
>
>Maybe this should be part of the basic skills required for the IBLCE?
>
It is very easy to do and could be done with anyone with a small pair of
sterile scissors, a good light and a steady hand (actually any sort of
needleworker would have better fine scissor skills than some doctors!).
HOWEVER, b/c of legal issues I don't think the time is right for advocating
that it should be done by IBCLCs .... YET.

Lisa Amir
MBBS, MMed, IBCLC in Melbourne, Australia

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