We’d like to think that breastfeeding happens in a safe little bubble. It doesn’t. Sometimes, we must recognize that the mother’s physical, emotional, and social…
It’s easy to think that “private lactation practice” means working from your own office. Okay, true enough! But there are other options you should consider…
As the April/May IBLCE® exam date approaches, live remote proctoring (LRP) is once again an option. Note that you may still go to a testing…
The IBCLC® exam is less than 30 days away. You want to focus on the home stretch so you can pass on the first try.…
I often remind exam candidates to get pertinent dates on their calendars. It’s essential to know what you need to do and when you need…
You may have seen well-meaning mothers on social media offering up their milk for families who are unable to find adequate amounts of formula. Yes,…
Are you taking a comprehensive, career-critical exam in 30 days? Yikes. The mere thought of it can be a little mind-boggling. Maybe you don’t feel…
When you became a NICU nurse, you probably didn’t imagine yourself spending much, if any, time supporting breastfeeding and lactation. You probably imagined yourself standing…
In a previous post, I pointed out some common mistakes in verbal communication. Although thousands of books have been written on good communication skills, in…
More and more infants and children are affected with plagiocephaly. There’s much that we don’t know about it. Maybe you’ve already wondered about the effect…