This week, as we celebrate IBCLC Day, we also want to celebrate the journeys of amazing IBCLCs! IBCLCs come from diverse backgrounds just like the…
You took all of your courses, fulfilled all of your requirements, and sat for the IBCLC exam. And then you waited. Waited for your test…
Just like any other endeavor in life, getting your IBCLC® certification isn’t cheap. Furthermore, the cost varies from individual to individual and from country to…
Can you work as a peer counselor as an IBCL®C? The easy answer is “sure.” The key is to perform your duties according to your…
Going back to school used to mean buying pens and pencils, getting fresh notebooks, and picking up colorful folders. Today, the same can be true,…
You have fewer than 60 days before you need to sit for the IBLCE™ Exam. For sure, no one wants to “sit” but everyone wants…
When I hunker down to do serious studying — which I must do to prepare my courses — I usually go old-school. And you should,…
Most of us who have been in healthcare for a while know our stuff. However, teaching what we know involves a different skill set. Certainly,…
The other night, a friend called me, half panicked about what she considered unusual signs and symptoms. I listened to her story and said, “You’re…
I’d like to think I’m better at counseling real people than I am at answering test questions. Face-to-face, I’m listening, caring, and responding spontaneously with…