In today's episode, Jacqueline answers a listener question: "Hey Jacqueline, would you consider doing a podcast on what working with an IBCLC should look like? I hear from so many moms that have a breastfeeding issue like low supply or nursing strike. They have tried ‘everything’ under the sun and hired an IBCLC or LC too, but their issue just doesn’t improve. And now their back to hacking it alone or stopping all together. What is reasonable to expect from an IBCLC and what should they do if they can’t solve your issue? It would be really cool if a standard of care existed (even if it’s just one IBCLC’s opinion) so people could evaluate the care they have received."

In this episode you'll hear:

• The standard of care Jacqueline uses and teaches
• How to know whether or not you're getting great care from your IBCLC
• Questions to ask when interviewing a lactation consultant
• What to expect when working through breastfeeding challenges

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Professor Amy Brown, known as "Professor of the Boobs" is a professor of maternal and child health at Swansea university in the UK. She's joining us today to discuss her research into the complex issues surrounding early breastfeeding cessation. Her global perspective is enlightening, and she has much to share about what breastfeeding families actually need in order to meet their breastfeeding goals.

LINKS:

• Amy's books: https://amzn.to/2KWmDa4
• Amy's website:  http://www.professoramybrown.co.uk
• Amy on Instagram: http://instagram.com/prof_amybrown
• Amy on Facebook: http://facebook.com/breastfeedinguncovered

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In today's episode, Jacqueline Kincer IBCLC is exploring the definitions and differences in the various lactation/breastfeeding certifications and credentials. All too often, families are told they are working with a "lactation consultant", but unfortunately that doesn't mean they are always seeing an IBCLC. Listen to this episode to understand the differences between IBCLC, CLC, CLEC, CLE, and more of the alphabet soup of lactation credentials!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Which lactation credential designates someone as a healthcare provider
• What the difference is between counseling and consulting
• How to know which type of provider to seek out depending on your situation

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• IBCLC Scope of Practice
• CLC Scope of Practice

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This week (May 10-16, 2020) is National Women's Health Week here in the US. I've decided to share some of my perspective as to what's really going on in women's healthcare right now--specifically how it affects breastfeeding mothers and their babies. My goal in this episode is to empower you to seek out the resources you need to improve your own health. That's easier said than done in a lot of cases! But not to fear...I've got some great solutions for you in today's episode!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How women are underprepared for motherhood and the health challenges of birth and postpartum
• Areas of the government and healthcare structure that need improvement and how we can change things as citizens
• What to do if you need more support and are exhausted with trying to find it
• Resources to support you right NOW in your breastfeeding journey

LINKS:

• Join The Nurture Collective
• Book an online video appointment with me: http://holisticlactation.com/clinic 
• National...