Hello and Happy Holidays to all on this list. After reading Kathleen's post and 
Rachel's I needed to chime in. 
For those of us that work alone. Lactnet is a network that we need to reach 
out for help. I have always been give wonderful advice and able to learn from 
others posts. 
I really feel that it also helped me pass the exam. When you only deliver 500 
babies a year you don't get alot of variations. Our premature babies are 
transferred if they are born here unless they are 36 weeks and stable. I 
usually try to follow some when they are back home with mom. At least if mom 
still has the stamina to continue to breastfeed. 
In todays economy I really think it only makes sense for women to breastfeed. 
If they will only try they will come away with alot more rewards then saving a 
ton of money on formula. When I go into the childbirth classes or teach 
breastfeeding classes I really try to let them know that breastfeeding is about 
a lot more than feeding your child. They will only get to know that if they 
experience it. 
This has been a rewarding year for those moms that have tried and continued.
Bless you all.
Theresa Klein RN IBCLC RLC

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