June 21, 1998 << I have said it before and I will say it again - if you are not IBCLC you should call yourself something other that Lactation Consultant. I don't care how good or bad you are at what you do, the term should be reserved for those who have passed the exam. >> As you can see I am behind in my digests but I needed to reply to this Strange I have a certificate on my wall that states that I have passed the UCLA Lactation Consultant's Training Program. Somehow I am proud of that certification from a prestigious institution and feel that I am a Lactation Consultant. I received that certification in 1984. I continue to read, attend conferences and read lactnet. I usually have been a member of ILCA but I think my membership has expired, as I am missing my journal. My husband does bills and sometimes my professional dues are .... I want to be IBLC but I want it to mean something. I thought the UCLA certification would, but no. I want a license, I have a license - actually two ---to teach (a credential) and no one questions it. I have a masters and no one questions that, but they sure question that I am not a licensed health professional, when it comes to Lactation Consulting. When IBLC also means a license then I will sit for the exam because it will mean something to the powers that be, the medical community and the insurance companies. Thank you for allowing me to vent, Camille