As an IBCLC, you want to practice evidence-based care. But keeping up with the latest research can be overwhelming, even in a normal year. And most of...
My love for lactation began as a young nurse on a busy postpartum ward. It wasn’t long before I discovered lactation as an opportunity to empower my n...
Pop quiz: We know you love and respect human milk. But can you name the biological entity that is the most like human milk? If you didn’t say, “The pl...
It’s past your bedtime, and you know you should stop scrolling social media. But it’s been a long day, and you just want to unwind. The flow of images...
If you’re studying for the IBCLC exam, you’ve probably gotten a lot of advice on what to do. Here, we’re going to tell you seven things not to do. In ...
Depending on your educational background, the 14 health science courses required to apply to take the IBCLC exam can be an item you quickly cross off ...
Ask 10 different Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants to tell you how they got their certifications, and you’ll probably hear 10 very...
As a lactation professional, you know a lot about human milk—its components, its importance, and how to help parents make and deliver it. But how much...
You answer the phone and find a distressed client on the line. They’re experiencing pain in their breast, along with redness, heat, and swelling. The ...
Six Things Lactation Professionals Need to Know About Epigenetics. Epigenetics. You’ve heard the word, and you might even have some idea what it means...
On the journey to becoming an IBCLC, few things are as helpful as having a mentor. Whether you’re just starting to explore the field, or already know ...
As the COVID vaccine is rolled out across the United States, many lactation consultants employed in hospitals, clinics, health departments, and other ...
Breast engorgement … it’s a common problem, but did you know that it can also be very serious, even leading to loss of milk supply and failed breastfe...
You are planning to sit for the exam in April or September. How should you plan your study schedule? We asked Angela Love-Zaranka,BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILC...
You sat the IBCLC exam recently, and are now counting the (many long) days until your exam results are available. We regularly get asked why it takes ...
So many people who are excited about working in the lactation field begin by earning a certification like Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Lact...
A parent schedules a prenatal consult with you and explains, “I am expecting a baby via surrogate, and I’m interested in inducing lactation. But I’m n...
IBLCE Exam Prep: Tips for Medication Questions When you're preparing for the IBCLC exam, especially those without a medical background, the medication...
If you are prepping for the IBCLC exam, you probably already know the exam is a very visual experience. Photos are everywhere – and nearly every quest...
Epigenetics is a hot topic these days and discussed more and more in the lactation world - but what IS it? Why is it relevant to the perinatal period?...