I absolutely agree!  And I agree with Katherine Dettwyler's posts.  Are lactation consultants TRULY evidence-based or are they "radical fanatics worshipping at the altar of the breast" as I have heard it described about my CHOSEN profession? 

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Suzanne Berman, MD, FAAP
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:59 PM
Subject: inflammatory comments

"The AAP is constantly being exposed for what it is---first and foremost, a profit-centered club.  If they cared about children's health or children's rights, we would be seeing passionate support of breastfeeding, a moratorium on vaccines and an end to male genital mutilation. Until we see those moves from the AAP, we will know they are a fraudulent, unscientific bunch of money grubbers."

Should it be any surprise that pediatricians are hesitant to refer patients to lactation consultants when comments like these are floating around on Lactnet?  

When a child is learning to walk, and takes tiny steps, we smile and encourage.  In the process, the child is clumsy and falls; we still try to encourage the positive movement as steps in the right direction.  

If you feel the AAP is not doing enough to promote breastfeeding (and please don't paint all AAP members with the same brush!), come share your wealth of knowledge and experience with a pediatrician -- encourage -- smile -- teach.


Enthusiasm and passion are commendable and catching.  Don't lose the passion.  But please, let's keep it positive.  Encourage the toddler to walk by teaching and praising, not by slapping him because he's not walking fast enough. 

SKB

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