Love the term used here:  "lactation therapist".  I think this is where we need to go.  Too much confusion between "consultant" and "educator".  

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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nikki Lee
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 1:24 PM
Subject: teaching about risks of non-human milks

Dear Lactnet Friends:

Giving a new mother yet another piece of paper is a poor substitute for a discussion where the staff nurse or lactation therapist sits down and chats with her.  Women go home with so much paperwork.

Giving staff pieces of paper, no matter how good, is a poor substitute for a discussion. Staff need someone to sit down and to discuss this new (to
them) information about the risks of non-human milks. For 4 generations now, it has been okay to feed formula to a baby. Now, evidence is showing us that it isn't. We, who are on the cutting edge of this information, have to be compassionate and persistent as we educate those around us. There has to be also a big forgiveness piece in our education for the folks that did the best they could with what they had, and who may hear this new information through the filter of their personal experience, anger, and grief.

warmly,

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Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC
Author:* Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breastfeeding Therapy* www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com https://www.facebook.com/nikkileehealth

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