Most lactation consultants know far more about breastfeeding than most doctors,
but most doctors know far more about pediatric medicine that most LC's........
Maybe the docs that feel this way need more training in breastfeeding!   ;-)
JMHO !

Julius Edlavitch wrote:

> << I am having trouble with lactation consultant's usurping my role as the
> baby's
> pediatrician.  They have the attitude that they know more about breastfeeding
> than I do and hence, they present themselves to the parents as the
> knowledgeable expert at my expense.  >>
>
>

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