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.…
These days, plenty of myths are floating around about weaning: What it is, when it should occur, who should manage it, and how it should…
As I often warn, a private lactation consulting practice is a business. Businesses need certain items to operate. So let’s talk about what you need…
You’ve been racking up hours of lactation education, and now you’ve found yourself sitting at around 45 hours of lactation training. Maybe you’ve become a…
My team and I have been reading about IBCLC exam-takers who have failed by 1 point. As in past years, candidates who failed are asking:…