I often find it hard to get my head around autoimmune diseases. Then, I need to help a mother, a professional, or an IBLCE™ Exam…
For decades, I’ve heard people talk about “breast milk.” But for the life of me, I can’t understand why we call it breast milk. What…
I had a boss who frequently talked about “competencies and characteristics” when interviewing nurses for various positions. Admittedly, it did strike me odd that she…
Emergencies and natural disasters can and do happen. Previously, I described the role of an IBCLC in planning for emergencies. Planning ahead of time is…
I admit it. The first time I ever heard about emergency preparedness for breastfeeding families it seemed odd to me. My immediate smart-alecky remark was:…
Beginning a business can be daunting, but having a strong foundation for your new lactation consulting practice is key. In Part 1 of this series…
In a previous post, I discussed the first steps in creating a foundation for your new lactation consulting practice. Once you’ve established licensing, and determined…
New IBCLCs tell me they want to start a private practice. In the same breath, they talk about starting with some Facebook ads. I cringe.…
Freezing and reheating milk should be a no-brainer, right? Well, no, it’s a little more complicated. There are many questions and myths floating around about…
It seems simple. You can thaw your milk just like you’d thaw ground beef or a chunk of chocolate cake, right? Not so fast there.…