Lactation professionals are detectives. From the first client contact to the last, your eyes and ears are open for clues. You catch the hints that mig...
When you come into the world as a multiple, you’re used to sharing. But even if you’re a multiple, some things should be your very own! Among these is...
If you're a physician who is considering becoming an IBCLC, you probably have one big question. How does the work I have already done (or that I do ri...
Few topics are as rich with lore as what we feed our babies when they first get ready for complementary foods. Your clients have definitely heard many...
If you’re fascinated with lactation and human milk, you’ve probably considered this question: What is the natural age of weaning in humans? Cultures a...
It’s an anxiety-provoking scenario. You’re in the IBCLC exam, and you read a question. You feel completely certain that there is a problem with this q...
A few years ago, scientists studying Lyme Disease in an area of Appalachia (United States) noticed something strange. A lot more people with fair skin...
By now, you probably know that newborns are astonishingly capable when it comes to initiating breastfeeding. Videos of minutes-old babies making their...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
So many people who are excited about working in the lactation field begin by earning a certification like Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Lact...
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?...
You get a call from a prenatal client who discloses that she is living with HIV. She asks you whether she can safely breastfeed her baby. Do you know ...