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May I play devil's advocate for a moment? As a midwife, I have also face the debate for years of licensure vs. non-licensure. There are those that present the same arguments - specific requirements to "weed out" the not-so-good midwives, or those that just present themselves as such. But I say from experience, I know mal-practicing midwives who are fully certified and if in the right state, could get a license. I also know great midwives who have no alphabet behind their name. Haven't some of you said how you are have to fix the "train wrecks" of other LCs? What I consistently preach is consumer education. Sadly, it sometimes takes a bad experience for the consumer to delve deeper into possibilities. I want someone to choose me as a midwife or an LC, not just because of official letters behind my name (and I'm about to become a CPM and LM), but because they've interviewed me about my experience, etc. Licensure can pull a tight noose, so we need to take great care! Let's teach the consumer what questions to ask, how to research, and how to take charge of their own healthcare! , IBCLCWest Virginia, USA wrote:

This is why we need licensure with the qualification that

one is an IBCLC to be licensed. This would mean that licensed individuals would

be readily recognizable to the public and would be subject to disciplinary

procedures as written into the legislation and for the IBLCE. This person could

be reported to appropriate authorities. It is for the consumer protection!

Judy