Oh Kathleen, you have no idea. First, I just wish I could go to the ILCA
conference, but am so busy preparing for the exam in July, my first
grandchild (also in July), as well as trying to earn a living, I not only
cannot attend, I seldom have the time to respond to many of the Lactnet
postings that I find so applicable in my situation.
Typically, I work alone. My head nurse is very well informed and tries to
keep current with breastfeeding issues, but she has so many other issues to
deal with in our small hospital....still she is a support system for me,
but no one can compare to the support and guidance I receive from Lactnet.
To be specific: the information I obtained on hydrogel dressings to treat
excoriated nipples has helped 3 women reestablish a breastfeeding
relationship that was very important to them. The information on fenugreek
and oatmeal has helped at least 10 women increase a faltering milk supply.
Dr. Jack's suggestions for breast compression have helped me help
innumerable women get reluctant nursers to be more interested and effective
breastfeeding babies.
These are only the few I can pull off the top of my head. I routinely feel
guilty for not posting a "thank you" to everyone on Lactnet for the
incredible amount of information and experience that is put forth here.
Without it, I surely would have given up this wonderful task by now.
I've decided to post this to the list (as well as a private email), to
finally give that general THANK YOU to all who contribute the valuable
information that Lactnet provides. A special thanks to you "Kathys" as
well, for providing the means to share this information. Warmly, Mary Anne
B.

Mary A. Banaszewski, RN, Lactation Specialist

On April 19th Kathleen Bruce wrote:

> How many people would be interested in attending a brief ( 1 hour?)
Lactnet
> meeting at the ILCA conference?
>
> Email to [log in to unmask]
>
> Many thanks. Kathleen
>
> PS Additionally, If anyone has a particular time/situation/incidence  in
> which Lactnet has helped them solve a clinical problem, or helped them in
> any way professionally or personally, I would love to know about these,
> please, by private e-mail  to me.  Thanks.
>
> Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant