Hey Jeanette, I'm going to disagree with you now LOL
 Preferably, the priority should be that the mother develops her knowledge
of
 breastfeeding gradually, over time through observation of and interaction
 with other breastfeeding women. Breastfeeding really is not something that
 is best learnt about in books or through courses or the educated
 ministrations of lactation consultants. The last thing we need is for
 mother's wisdom to be medicalised and expertised out of their hands....even
 by lactation consultants. This is where all who are involved in
 breastfeeding should be using their interaction with mothers and mothers to
 be to encourage them to develop contacts with breastfeeding women, whether
 informally or via any of the mother-to-mother breastfeeding support
 organisations. The evidence that peer support is the most effective
 predictor of breastfeeding confidence and hence persistence is
overwhelming.
 That is what all mums need!
 Karleen Gribble
 Australia

 > I have to respectfully disagree!  I believe that ALL moms in our current
 > culture need to see an LC!  We have so much to offer and most parents are
 > feeling so frustrated that a visit with an LC can reduce so many
concerns!

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