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bookcase showing some of my top 10 books for lactation consultants
January 9, 2020July 6, 2020for IBCLCs, for professionals

Top Ten Essential Books for Lactation Consultants

I always get asked what my favorite books for lactation consultants are, so I’ve decided to make it official for once and for all and provide you lovely folks with a top 10 list (plus a bonus at the end for private practice lactation consultants).

Paperless lactation consultant charting
December 12, 2019July 26, 2020for IBCLCs, for professionals

Should you be a paperless IBCLC?

originally posted 2/11/2018- updated 12/12/19 I’m a paper loving girl.  If I buy a book, it’s hardcopy.  I can’t handle a to-do […]

October 15, 2017July 6, 2020for IBCLCs, for professionals

Business Advice for Private Practice Lactation Consultants: Rachel’s Toolkit Part 2

(Did you read part 1: charting billing & more yet? If not, start there!) Today we’re going to talk about my supply […]

Rachel's favorite charting, billing and accounting resources for being a private practice lactation consultant
March 23, 2017July 26, 2020for IBCLCs, for professionals

Business Advice for Private Practice Lactation Consultants: Rachel’s Toolkit Part 1

These days I’m getting an awful lot of emails from you lovely IBCLCs (or future IBCLCs) looking for advice on how to […]

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Hi, I'm Rachel!

I'm a private practice lactation consultant (IBCLC) with my masters degree in human lactation. When I'm not helping breastfeeding & chestfeeding families in MetroWest Massachusetts, or writing blogs for parents AND other lactation professionals, I'm hanging with my three kids and/or indulging in my love of drag queens. Learn more about me by clicking here!

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