I agree with some others who have posted about the 'train wreck' situations
that we LCs in private practice seem to see so often. This is one of the
reasons I have remained in NMAA in an active role, as without the
moderating influence of seeing 'normal' breastfeeding (through local Group
involvement) and mild problems (through telephone counselling) on a regular
basis, I would start to wonder myself if persevering with breastfeeding is
really worth the effort required by some clients. If I lose faith, what
hope is there for the mums to believe that it is worthwhile??

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Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC
Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor
Perth, Western Australia.   mailto:[log in to unmask]
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