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Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:41:26 -0500
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I believe that the issue is not really that you are practicing medicine
without a license. It is a common problem of turf here... Where the person
who is in charge of caring for the baby is being pressed by another adjunct
provider to "do" something that they did not originally feel was necessary,
or was not even aware of.  It is a question of face, or feeling inadequate,
and that someone is stomping on their turf by giving the mother additional
outside information.  I think for some professionals, they feel  that they
may be losing face with the patient, and this can generate a negativity in
the working relationship, perhaps.

I would go very easy... Not show them movies, or ask them questions about tv
ads that would be considered flip. My response would be,  " I hear your
concern... I was contacted by Mrs. X for care regarding this breastfeeding
problem.  I gave her the information that I had available. If you would be
interested, I would be glad to share my references, and my texts..." that
said with a genuine smile on your face.

No one likes to be made to look stupid.

Walk gently,say your truth...

Kathleen Bruce RN IBCLC
Independent consultant: Breastfeeding Clinic of Vermont, Lactation
Resources of Vermont, Medela, Inc. Listowner Lactnet listserv
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 would be my advice. Kathleen

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