In a message dated 11/28/2006 10:22:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Is there any other professional field - an internationally recognized professional field - that has such an array of designations? Dear Friend: Karyn-Grace asks a terrific question about the alaphabet soup of breastfeeding helpers. The only other voluntary certification I can think of that is similar is childbirth education. warmly, Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE,CIMI Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html