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…
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…
Knowing the importance of accurate, complete, functional, legally-defensible documentation is easy. But learning the documentation skills to accomplish such things is hard. I’d venture to…
In a previous post, I described the new “rules” about IBCLC® recertification by earning CERPs. That has generated some concern from readers about how to…
Unfortunately, it happens. People fail the exam. It’s a difficult, comprehensive exam even after working as an IBCLC™ for years. But, there’s a new level…
My course attendees have asked many times, “Should I look at the photo or the text first?” referring to IBCLC® exam questions. I could make…
I admit it. The first time I ever heard about emergency preparedness for breastfeeding families it seemed odd to me. My immediate smart-alecky remark was:…
Beginning a business can be daunting, but having a strong foundation for your new lactation consulting practice is key. In Part 1 of this series…
In a previous post, I discussed the first steps in creating a foundation for your new lactation consulting practice. Once you’ve established licensing, and determined…
When I got my IBCLC™ certification in 1993, it was just another certification. (I already had others.) Another bunch of letters after my name. Another…