In a message dated 7/22/2009 5:59:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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I don't know how it is in other countries, but in the Netherlands the LC
is
not a "real" (official registered medical) profession, it is seen as
"alternative treatment", like homeopathy for instance.
~~ Re: Breastfeeding being seen as alternative...The way I read this it is
not breastfeeding which is seen as "alternative" but the use of a
healthcare provider to get the support for babies and mothers, which is the
alternative to working with a non-medical personnel kind of person.
Peace,
Judy
Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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