Lisa and all
    Your letter brings tears to my eyes.  As Rachel already mentioned, most
mothers don't take the time to write these thought/feelings.  What a gift!
I am being occationally battered about by a nurse in my facility that tells
me that I say certain things (that I don't say) and "make mothers feel
guilty".  I can't tell you how many times I've refined and refined and
constantly refined my verbage to make sure it is positive, supportive,
encouraging and non-guilt producing.  It is a stereo-type that we (as a
group) are boob-nazi's.  Sometimes the going is really rough.  So I do take
this letter personally, it's supportive of all of us who do a loving,
compassionate job, one that not everyone can do.
        I had an L.C. angel in my life, I think of her often, also and also
have not let her know how much I remember her encouraging, helpful words and
work.  I guess I better start writing!
        Betsy Wells-Gephart RN, IBCLC
                Lactation Specialist
                Chandler Regional Hospital

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