Wendey,  Thank you so much for sharing your story.  It was a timely
reminder.  It is for women like you that I am an LC.  Too many women
feel devastated by their "failure" to breastfeed, when in fact it is
the *system* that has failed them.  Their feelings of disappointment
and inadequacy are not easy to share, after all, what's all the fuss
about - formula is just as good isn't it?  :-)  Fortunately my
personal breastfeeding experience was great - I really wish  more
women could be empowered by a positive experience.

I agree with Heather and others - our practice needs to be built on
evidence and not personal experience,  but it is interesting to see
what motivates us to do what we do!

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town, South Africa
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