>The discussion going back and forth about this issue has been interesting. > Seems to be a difference in opinion dependent upon where different LC's were >trained perhaps? > >However, there could be some variation of palates by region by the simple >fact that certain nationalities have different typical characteristics. Just >look at the face and head shape of different people, the palate size and >shape follows the same pattern. > >Denise, I agree, that cultural differences can affect palates. I have had 3 kids who have had bubble /channel type palates, and there fore I have had some experience in this dept. I also see it, not infrequently, here in Vermont. I do agree that differences may exist in our perceptions due to our experience, and since we all come to our LC work with our own "filters" , we might notice different things, I love the fact that different people notice different things, and report back on them. All these things can help us help babies and mothers. I look for differences in palates....and have seen mighty sore nipples when a baby has a deep one. I do see that we all keep learning as we go...don't you? : ) Kathleen ********************************************************************* Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC (email = [log in to unmask]) "All truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident." Schoepenhouer **********************************************************************