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Why I am really damn proud to be an IBCLC (and not just a “lactation consultant”)

Posted January 2, 2016February 5, 2017 Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC33 CommentsPosted in About Rachel, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

The other day I got a facebook message from a pregnant childhood friend, asking me what a lactation consultant does. It was a good reminder for me; heck, thirteen years ago I’d probably never even heard of a lactation consultant! I floundered around for a bit trying to find a quick, easy way to explain […]

How did I get here?

Posted December 3, 2015February 21, 2017 Rachel O'Brien, IBCLCLeave a commentPosted in About Rachel, Lip Tie

I often hear people say things like “you help with breastfeeding? How hard can that possibly be?” This statement has put even my best polite-smile to the test. How hard can it be? Let’s take a quick trip through my own breastfeeding experiences and find out. 2004: I have my first baby. The lactation consultant […]

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Why I am really damn proud to be an IBCLC (and not just a “lactation consultant”)

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