The coronavirus pandemic has put distance learning at the forefront of our minds right now. Online learning is a wonderful way to have access to…
As a clinical expert, I usually feel I can handle anything. Yet, when I see infants with clefts or craniofacial defects, I feel a little…
As the deadline to apply for IBCLC® recertification approaches, I’m often asked about CERPs. Recertifiers should understand what is required to avoid letting their certification…
Even before they pass the IBLCE Exam, people often ask me questions about how to start a private lactation practice, how to attract clients, how…
By now, you’ve heard about the Felix Biancuzzo Memorial Scholarship which is offered annually to IBCLC-hopefuls. We’ve offered it every year for the past 10…
You’ve fulfilled your requirements, studied for months, passed your IBCLC® exam. But you’re still having a hard time finding a job. Even with an IBCLC…
Uh-oh. You see something on your baby’s head. Should you be worried? Did you cause it? What should you do about it? Or is it…
I’ve written about the costs of becoming an IBCLC®. Hence, you already know that one of the largest portions of that cost is earning your…
Signs of summer are all around us. Warmer weather often means barbecues and picnics. After months of being cooped up, we’re itching to visit with…
Counseling items on the lactation exam still seem a mystery to some candidates. Honestly, I think the key here is knowing how to apply basic…