I agree and disagree with Linda's statement re: slides.  I agree that the
candidate needs to have seen LOTS of mothers, babies, breasts etc.  But
sometimes some things are never seen by an experienced counselor.  I
remember years ago trying to get help  for recurrent breast infections.  I
got a lot of sympathy and suggestions, but it wasn't until  later when the
leader had one herself that I think she understood what I had been  trying
to  get help for.  When I asked her how she was doing she said she felt
like she was doing research!  So there are some anomalies that a novice
won't have seen and looking at pictures and slides will help develop a
discerning eye.  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ