Years ago, an IBCLC candidate told me, “Marie, this stuff is all like speaking Greek!” What a great observation! I thought. This stuff really does seem pretty foreign…
It’s common to hear of the goal to breastfeeding for 6 months. But what about after that? In a previous post, I gave the details…
So many of us rally around the goal of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. But what happens after 6 months? Some mothers feel they have…
Are you taking the IBCLC exam for the first time? Or, are you recertifying by exam? In either case, you might be wondering what new…
In a previous post, I differentiated among L-CERPs, R-CERPs and E-CERPs, described requirements for submitting CERPs, and more. However the recent changes in the types…
Many frantic test-takers have heard about case studies on the IBCLC exam and how tough the related questions are! Take a deep breath, this isn’t…
Some recertifying IBCLCs understand that the requirements and options for recertifying are different this year than in the past. But they are often unclear about…
Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of IBCLC® candidates. I felt sure I’d heard every imaginable question about the IBCLC exam. Then a candidate asked…
If you’re a breastfeeding mother who is returning to work in a traditional (and often male-dominated) workplace, you may find yourself dreading the all-important conversation…
Seemingly everyone knows that skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding within a family unit. Some people know it’s a major factor in newborn adaptation to extrauterine life.…