I am an active lurker but have never posted before.  I felt that this post was 
definitely something I wanted to address.  I am a CLC, I found that to be an 
effective postpartum doula I really needed to further my education in the area 
of breastfeeding.  I feel I represent very fairly to my clients what I do and 
don't do and I never hesitate to refer clients to the local IBCLCs if I feel a 
situation is out of my scope and knowledge area.  I do feel there is a lot of 
educating that needs to be done with breastfeeding moms as they all think I 
am the equivalent of an IBCLC until I explain the difference.  I actually have 
no desire to pursue IBCLC certification because of all the hours, testing, CEU's 
etc. that are involved.  I feel I can serve my client's needs quite well with the 
CLC and happily refer out anything above and beyond my knowledge base.  I 
think that there is a need for all of us and that are clients are well served by 
having both credentials available to them.  

Amy

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