In addition to what Diane wrote, it is my understanding that WIC peer
counselors also receive some training in basic breastfeeding education and
helping mothers breastfeed.  At least a colleague has the manual (if it's
being used).

Mary Wagner-Davis



>Date:    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 09:43:36 +1300
>From:    Lee & Karen Palmer <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: curosity

>I'm curious. Always have been, always will be.

> For those of us outside the US could someone explain what a WIC peer =
>counsellor is.  Also some of the other common letters I see after =
>peoples names (mostly nursing I think).  The British ones I can =
>understand as they are familiar to me, but the US ones - a complete and =
>utter mystery!

>With anticipated thanks,

>Karen Palmer, RN, RM, IBCLC
>New Zealand

>RN  =3D registered nurse
>RM =3D registered midwife

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