Jo-Anne wrote:

> Betsey raised a good point when she asked how many women have entered or
> stayed in the field of lactation largely because of Lactnet.

I know it's been a big help to me in keeping me interested.  Reading
Lactnet for the better part of five years has given me much more
exposure to lactation issues than I could get hands-on at my work.  When
I saw my first "bleb" last year I knew exactly what it was from the
descriptions I've read here.  Lactose overload?  Wasn't really familiar
with it until studying the vivid descriptions and solutions here.  I've
helped a handful of women who were going nuts with classic cases.  What
I get here, combined with my own education and intuition, is greater
than the sum of the parts.  I'm not very much of a "people person" so I
don't know what I'd do without Lactnet for a resource.  Big thanks to
everyone!

:-)
--
Beth Johnson
Perinatal Educator, Doula
Springfield, MA USA

"The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor
 is the mind of the oppressed." Steve Biko

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