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…
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…
Maybe you saw a recent episode of A Million Little Things where the lactation consultant was negative, spoke over the mother, and shamed her for…
In my last post, I described reasons why Pathway 3 might be the best fit for you. But everyone’s circumstances are a little different. Before…
You’ve already decided you want to get your IBCLC credential. Now you have to decide which pathway is the right option for you. Anyone may…
Is it time to decide between going through the effort to renew your IBCLC® certification or letting it lapse? Have you been vacillating between the…
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…