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...
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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 LER’...
You sat the IBLCE exam recently, and are now counting the (many long) days until your exam results are available. Your friend who sat for her boards t...
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 For those of us who are preparing for the IBLCE exam this September, especially those without a medical...
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?...
When I was pregnant with my first girl, I started reading about breastfeeding and its benefits where I joined also a breastfeeding group on Facebook. ...
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 ...
Image credit NPR Many watched in agony as George Floyd was mercilessly killed at the hands of police last week. He’s one of the most recent in an unto...
Is your community ready to support infant and young child feeding in emergencies? The emergence of COVID-19 has shone a light on the need for advance ...
Dear LER community member: As we move into 2020, I want to take this opportunity to catch you up on changes for me, Doug, and the Lactation Education ...