As a nurse, keeping up to date in your field is vital. With many options for trainings, certifications, and more, how do you know what to choose? If you work in family medicine, maternity, pediatrics, etc., becoming a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) is an excellent way to advance your career. Best of all, this certification […]
Top Tips For Breastfeeding in the Summer
Much of breastfeeding is the same year-round. However, as a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), it is not uncommon to get questions specific to different seasons. Breastfeeding in the summer can have a few bumps. As a CBC, being prepared to answer common questions is important. There are many myths related to caring for an infant […]
Five Benefits of Breastfeeding Counselors
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), you might be wondering how to help people understand your role. Afterall, breastfeeding is a natural process, why do people need help? During our CBC training, we know there are significant benefits of breastfeeding counselors. Aside from our obvious understanding, what do our clients need to know? Here are […]
Meet Client Breastfeeding Goals – Not Yours!
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), you are likely passionate about lactation. In fact, some lactation professionals consider themselves “lactavists” – a term for a lactation activist. However, your actual job is to meet client breastfeeding goals, not goals you think a client should have. We get it. We teach you all about the benefits […]
Balancing Breastfeeding and Siblings
For experienced parents, breastfeeding might come easier in some respects. In other ways, balancing breastfeeding and siblings can be quite the challenge. As a certified breastfeeding counselor, you will help clients find a workable feeding routine. Finding ways to balance the needs of a breastfeeding infant and older siblings can be difficult. We know that […]
If I Struggled to Breastfeed Before, Will I Struggle Again?
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), it is common for experienced parents to reach out during or right after a subsequent pregnancy. Many parents struggle with breastfeeding their first child. In some cases, they struggled to breastfeed due to chronic low supply. They may be wondering if they will experience the same thing again. As […]