Strengthening our volunteer support networks remains a very important
aspect of helping breastfeeding women. It seems like so many of those
wanting to help mothers immediately gravitate towards becoming IBCLCs
whereas when I first started as a LLLL, I was very busy and helped a lot of
families and we had a robust network of volunteers. Of course, so many
volunteer organizations have seen their numbers and outreach diminish over
the years for a variety of reasons. But I still think that the MTM
connection can be so impactful.

Sharon Knorr
Breastfeeding Counselor, Breastfeeding USA

On Thu, Mar 7, 2024 at 6:57 AM Shauntee Henry <[log in to unmask]>
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> I had to work on reducing my supply to make myself and baby more
> comfortable. It requires trust in the process and physiology that many do
> not have.
>
> I don’t think it’s enough to be able to hire a lactation specialist. We
> don’t live in communities where breastfeeding is common intergenerationally
> so the wisdom, experience and reassurance isn't there to help with the
> trust part. Those middle-of-the-night worries can’t be calmed only with
> professional help in my opinion.
>
> Shauntée Henry
>
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