Hi! My name is Janet and I'm new to the online world. I was told about Lactnet by a good friend of mine who is an IBCLC. She is helping me learn more about breastfeeding so that I can become an LC in the future. I have two children (9yrs and 10mo.) both breastfed, and believe that all women should be encouraged and supported when they choose to breastfeed. I am also a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor in Sacramento, CA. Our WIC office has several Peer Counselors as well as two LC's to help women continue breastfeeding. Our breastfeeding percentages have risen quite a bit because of the Peer Counselor program. I enjoy talking with women about breastfeeding and the benefits it gives them and their babies, and I have found that the women I talk to are grateful for the information and support I can provide. I am very glad that there is this type of forum for breastfeeding support people. I find that I sometimes need support to continue helping women because a lot of people still think that breastfeeding and what I do to encourage women is not very important. I look forward to sharing with other members of this group! Thanks a lot! Janet Simpson