I have read with interest all of the well-thought-out posts on the issue of 
expanding the credentialing of those who work with lactating women.  There 
are some very broad-thinking and articulate people on Lactnet.

After reading of the effects of other levels of credentialing,  below is a 
short summary of my reflections, certainly not as well-worded as those who 
put much time and thought into their posts.

The respect and value of the IBCLC credential is equal to the respect and 
value of breastfeeding in the medical community. Hospitals and insurance 
companies are not going to place breastfeeding at a higher priority than 
does the American Academy of Pediatrics (as a whole, mind you) and most of 
their members.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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