OMG, Melissa, couldn't handle this first thing in the morning before being
fully awake. Was choking on my smoothie until I got to the end, and then
REALLY choked. lol.

Sharon Knorr

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 6:08 AM, Melissa Vickers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi, all
>
>
>
> After reading Liz's urgings to read IBLCE's new "Code" I must admit I don't
> see what the fuss is all about. Following the WHO Code is certainly ideal,
> but if we find we just can't adhere to it, not following it is good enough.
> That WHO Code is such an ideal, why should we expect that all IBCLCs would
> be able to achieve such a high goal? After all, we know that following the
> WHO Code is better, but some IBCLCs have problems trying to follow that
> Code. Shouldn't the choice be up to the individual IBCLC? Following the
> Code
> just won't fit the lifestyle of many IBCLCs and we shouldn't do anything
> that might make them feel guilty. And for IBCLCs who need help trying to
> follow the WHO Code, I understand that starting next year, as IBCLC
> candidates leave the exam, they will be given an "exit bag" full of coupons
> and samples designed especially to help the new IBCLC just in case she
> finds
> that following the WHO Code just doesn't work for her. I understand there
> are a number of corporations who have generously offered to fund such bags.
> A couple of them even plan to have a WHO Code Hotline that IBCLCs can call
> if they have questions about how to follow the Code in challenging
> situations.
>
>
>
> So what's the problem?
>
>
>
> Melissa Vickers, IBCLC, with tongue digging a serious hole in cheek.
>
>
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