A common theme we hear from IBCLC exam candidates, regardless of Pathway, is that the clinical hour requirements are confusing. Here, I hope to shed…
Have you failed the IBCLC® exam? Don’t give up — you can still pass it! We often get phone calls from people who have failed…
IBLCE® offers the certification exam only twice a year in the United States. (And only once a year in some other locations.) Like many others,…
My father was always quick to quote Mark Twain: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Not…
Did you get a letter or email saying that you’re due to recertify your IBCLC® certification? If so, be sure you know the requirements, and…
Okay, I admit, the title for this post might not be quite right. Because the “most” important category is the category where you have the…
Good communication is a central skill for all healthcare professionals to master. We must be well-versed in communicating with all types of families, including those…
In an earlier post, I talked about qualifiers in the stem of an exam item. But recently, several people have asked me for more help…
Everyone is anxious about the topics that are on the upcoming IBLCE Exam. I have no inside information, and no crystal ball. But I sat…
Over the years heard plenty of myths about becoming a lactation consultant. Some are understandable; others are outlandish. From people all over the world, here…