Comprehensive exams are different from other exams. Hence your preparation should be different. I’m talking about exams you take to earn a certificate or license.…
Of the 190 people who were “repeaters” — that is, they had previously taken the exam but failed it and were now retesting–only 50% passed.…
It’s common, at least in U.S. hospitals, for physicians to order lanolin cream for breastfeeding mothers “as needed” (in hospital lingo, “prn”). Throughout my years…
It happens. People sometimes fail to meet their goals. It’s disappointing, but you can — and almost certainly should — try again. However, hit your…
After you’ve looked at the IBLCE’s Content Outline, the key is to identify the gap between your current situation and your goal—your learning gap. When preparing for…
There are many reasons for why hospitals “can’t” go Baby-Friendly, but experience shows that when the obstacles are addressed, they actually can. I’ve addressed “Be” objections and “Do”…
In an earlier blog, I addressed “Be”-oriented objections for why your hospital “can’t” go Baby-Friendly. Now, let’s look at reasons related to what hospitals do —…
People often say, “We can’t go Baby-Friendly at our hospital.” They ask “Why can’t I get my hospital to change its practices?” What they mean…
Most breastfeeding advocates aren’t eager to suggest a mother use commercial devices to initiate or continue breastfeeding. Nonetheless, we have all done it – and…
“Challenges” has become a popular phrase, even in lactation circles. It seems everyone talks about encountering “challenges.” I don’t. A professional deals with real, multifaceted,…