Hi, Renee:  I'm one of those who have been in the "business" 20+ years.  I 
often find myself referring to Gabrielle Palmer's book as well as anything 
by Maureen Minchin.  I would highly recommend searching thru the older 
literature to read anything about the "politics" of breastfeeding.  It's 
quite fascinating reading, albeit quite depressing.  To know that the 
thinking has not really changed in 20-30 years.  Now I know how childbirth 
educators feel when they look at the progress of their profession, which at 
this point is a solid reverse trend!
As wonderful as the annual ILCA conferences are, I was truly depressed 
during and after attending this year's.  Not only is there not a good 
forward momentum in the area of lactation, but we are all getting old!  And 
as I look over my shoulder, I see very few stepping up to take my place.
Sigh...

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,IBCLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL   USA

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