Hi, Jon,

That's ridiculous!  I breastfed 2 children and never experienced the
"frustrations" of breastfeeding personally.  No thrush, no mastitis, no sore
nipples.  I just loved every minute of it, including the night time feedings.
If I based my practice on my own experience, I would not be very helpful to
those moms that do have difficulties.  And what about those LCs who have not
yet had children or who will never have children?  Surely, they are a
minority, but they're out there.  Education and experience count the most.
Keep on speaking.  I'm listening.

Kim

Kim Block RNC, MSN, IBCLC
Westfield, NJ
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