This is a wonderful question.    I met tonight with a small group where this 
exact topic came up.  We had agreed that moms should never feel they have 
failed in anyway.  Mom just have different degrees of perfection.  And just like 
moms, Professionals come in different degrees- some higher than others.  
Professionals, be it LC, CE, IBCLC et al all try to help moms to the best of their 
ability.   Some of us like to act globally, and some like to act locally. We all do 
what we honestly think is best for the mom/baby.  I have no doubts that we 
are all in some degree wonderful to moms.  How we treat each other is a 
totally different story.

Collaboration runs thin. It is competitive. some people are always look for the 
ulterior motive in a kind act. It is sometimes very isolating. It is sometimes just 
outright disrespectful. At times,  some eat their own young to ensure their 
own survival.   Who is going to be the first to say "stop"?  We all know that 
first person is going to be the sacrificial lamb. What is worse, we will stand by 
and watch it happen.  All of us have seen it happen everywhere: on list 
serves, hospitals, business, and in our communities whatever that definition 
may be. 

The question I have- How do we find the voice to say stop to each other? 
How do we enforce the basics of  ethics, courtesy, and respect to each 
other?  
When are we going to realize,  it is the person that doesn't look up, but looks 
down and pulls someone up that will make it to the top?  


Respectfully-  Renee Palting  Tucson, AZ

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