As an LLL Leader, it is usually quite obvious to me when to refer a mother to an IBCLC. One example was a mother who called for pumping information for a return to work, and in talking revealed that her 5 week old slept through the night and nursed only a few times per day. A giant red flag waved when the mom told me that she never felt full, never leaked, never heard swallowing, never felt a let-down, and *yikes* baby had not pooped in about two weeks. I kept my cool talking to the mother, but I knew that something needed to be done *pronto*! One phone call to an IBCLC later, and atleast one follow-up at WIC, and the baby was out of immediate danger. (of note, the baby had been to the pediatrician *before* the mom talked to me via phone, and apparently no one in the dr's office noticed that this 5 week old was still under birth weight). It is also nice for mothers who seek the help of an LC for involved breastfeeding problems/challenges to also get referred back to La Leche League for continuing emotional support. Besides fixing the breastfeeding, it is nice for a mother to be supported by other breastfeeding mothers so that she remembers *why* she wants to continue nursing her baby. One of the best ways for a mother to feel that what she is doing is "worth it" is to see other happy nursing mothers and babies, and also to see that other moms have experienced and overcome challenges. I have learned a tremendous amount from Lactnet, knowledge which complements my training as a Leader, and for that I am very grateful! Lisa Jones, LLLL in Wellington, sunny south FL, USA email to: <[log in to unmask]>