Go for it Jo! Lots of good reasons to be an LC, and yes, you WILL have greater 'bargaining power' in these scenario's. There are requirements about practical breastfeeding (instructional) experience, which will take time for you to attain even working as a midwife, which can delay your IBLC credential. You CAN be doing the study and exam in the meantime. Best wishes, Lois
----- Original Message ----- From: "JoFromOz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 12:18 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] LC Dear List... I am , as most of you know, a new midwife in a public/private hospital, struggling with the 'rules'. Lately there has been a fair bit of disagreement between midwifery support of breastfeeding and doctor (paed RMO) need to have babies not lose more than 10% birthweight (to the point of calculating 7.76% weight loss). I am beginning to think that if I held the title of "Lactation Consultant" rather than Junior Midwife, then my views (facts) would come across with more credibility. So, I am thinking of becoming an LC... Any comments? Tips? Advice? What is involved? Thanks, Jo -- Babies are Born... Pizzas are delivered. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
