Katherine, you said
<< Who should speak for breastfeeding

It's true, it is not only IBCLC's who know about breastfeeding, some
MD's, RN's, PA's, RD's, Pharmacists,  or La Leche League Leaders could
have done a better job than the interviewer mentioned.

However, out of the above list, only IBCLC's and La Leche League Leaders
could be counted on to be knowledgeable about breastfeeding.  Those
credentials are set apart and easily recognized as lactation &
breastfeeding experts. >>
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Can I add to the list, please, with those of us across the way in UK who have
had extensive training which must be constantly updated to reregister every
year - we are:

Breastfeeding Supporters from the Breastfeeding Network, and Breastfeeding
Counsellors from the National Childbirth Trust.

Not forgetting the organisations in The Netherlands, Norway and Sweden who
also have excellent training.

Heather Welford and Mary Broadfoot, how about telling the world  what it takes
to be a NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor or Breastfeeding Supporter for the
Breastfeeding Network?

Thanks
Helen Woodman, National Childbirth Trust Breastfeeding Counsellor,
Storrington, West Sussex