Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (WABA) establishes a slogan. The slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2019 is: EMPOWER PARENTS, ENABLE BREASTFEEDING, Now…
We know about the benefits of breastfeeding, and have for years. But what makes it so very special? What are the components of human milk,…
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…
The late, great Dr. Audrey Naylor authored six principles to reduce or eliminate risk from drugs and other substances while lactating. Published in Lactation management…
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,…
In the US, we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day the Friday before Mother’s Day, dating back to 1984. I’m proud that our staff includes several…
Several of my nurse friends are now retired, and a few have given up their nursing license. But I cannot understand that. I won’t give…
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…