I’ve been there; I know the after-exam stress. I passed, and you probably will too. But stress begets stress, and that’s no good for anyone.…
But here is a study and test-prep strategy that is often over-looked: Recitation. Study skills expert Walter Pauk notes in his popular how-to guide that “no single…
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There are 175 different exam questions on the IBCLC exam. You might assume that means there are 175 different answers. Well, I suppose it depends on…
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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.…
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”…
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…
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to go.”…
Everyone thinks they understand Step One of the Ten Steps, which reads “Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff.”…