In a previous post, I described the sorts of questions that would be fair game for the IBCLC exam. Remember – I’ve never been on…
Each year, I spend hours talking to test-takers, usually first-time test-takers, who are worried, worried, worried about preparing for and passing the IBCLC exam. But…
Here’s a question I hear many, many times from many exam candidates or even recertifiers: “Will [fill in the blank] be on the exam?” And,…
It’s easy for me to tell people they need to provide hours of clinical care before they’re eligible to sit for the IBCLC exam. It’s…
Ah, yes. You know you need to start studying for the IBCLC exam sometime, but how soon is “sometime”? You’re feeling fearful that if you…
There are many reasons for anyone to stop smoking. And, there are some very specific reasons that breastfeeding mothers should quit smoking. Yet, because it’s…
Whether traveling with your baby, or traveling as a breastfeeding mom needing to pump, air travel can be daunting. But, by planning ahead and knowing…
In a previous post, I outlined some autoimmune conditions commonly seen in women of childbearing age. Here, I’ll outline additional conditions and highlight the pros…
If you’ve got an autoimmune condition, you might be wondering if you can or should breastfeed. There are over 100 autoimmune diseases. Here, I’ve described some…
I’ve helped thousands of individuals become IBCLCs and I’ve been a long-term provider of CERPs for more than 20 years. Hence, I’ve heard questions from…