Anne writes: <<<<any LCs diligent enough to keep up with  Lactnet are 
likely to be careful and 
conscientious providers. The problem is  that others watch what you 
do/how you practice, and may decide to use nipple  shields in 
inappropriate situations.>>>>
 
 
very well put, objective yet shows the passion you have for  excellence in 
lactation care.
 
the common thread here is that we are all *concerned about proper use and  
the repercussions of misuse*.
 
Those working with a wide population have seen plenty  of great outcomes 
with proper use and too many bad outcomes with  misuse.
 
 
Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC
(worked for years in a hospital  with 10,000+ births/yr...whew!)
Fairfax County, Virginia suburbs outside the  Washington DC beltway

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