Thank you for sharing so transparently your feelings and experiences, it's so real. I was a nurse home visitor for parents from pregnancy through toddler, and now looking into IBCLC. I felt that "imposter syndrome" or felt super inadequate when I couldn't be that "fixer". It was so validating to hear others go through that too. I can now plan to pack those feels in my luggage on my LC journey too.
This is a very honest video. Yes! Being an IBCLC is both fulfilling and frustrating. The lactation consultant hate is real. Most of us are highly empathetic people who care deeply for other moms and just want to help make their experience better, whatever that experience is. Some people can be judgemental towards us and think that we have an agenda. Some will not respect your authority over a doctor or a nurse even though you are the one with lactation specific training and the other healthcare professionals have little to no lactation training. If you are quickly able to fix a problem they love you, but if there is too much struggle trying to get things worked out, people get frustrated with you, not just the situation. Being an IBCLC is simultaneously one of the best things I've done with my life and one that takes a big emotional toll on me. So many of us try so hard to be kind and non-judgemental, understanding that the women we work with have been through labor, are exhausted, are having pain or discomfort, etc... but you can't expect that the client, who is in a vulnerable position, with be in a place where they can do that for you.
There have been times where I just sit in the office after coming out a room exhausted. Being in a room 1hr plus😅 or me wanting it more than the parent
Hi friend! Am an aspiring IBCLC myself. Currently a postpartum doula and prior, was a career nanny of 12+ years. Thank you so much for making this video. Super insightful! I love your platform.
For a long time now. The thought of a male lactation consultant seemed kind of weird to me, but I've seen where men have become very successful in the field. I, too have an interest in becoming one and have many questions that you've answered. Thank you for the information
Thank you so much! This is a very helpful video. I recently sat for IBCLC and planned to start a private practice. My background is a L&D nurse for 3 years so my only experience has been with the early hospital days. You’re content has been helpful for me to decide to start (semi comfortably) in the hospital then transition into my own private practice. Do you have any tips on getting experience with older dyads while working in the hospital? Thank you again!
Ooh congrats! I love that more people are becoming IBCLCs and I'm so happy that you're finding my videos helpful! I def plan to make more soon :) My best tip for working with older babies is doing some conferences to just get more info about them and their needs! Also if you can work with older babies in any capacity, that would help! So if your hospital does a support group or anything like that, I would try to join in on that.
thank you so much for this video it's helping on my career choosing path. it also be nice if you could share how you became a lactation consultant , when did you know? and etc ❤
for sure! this one was popular demand so i made a video on another platform! you can find that video here: masterclass.themilkmanual.com/how-to-become-an-ibclc-tips-tricks-and-more and let me know if you have any other questions or want to see any other videos!
Is finding clients and working with insurance difficult with a private practice? Do you find it can be flexible? Do you feel like you get paid well with private practice?
it was incredibly flexible when i was doing it. but that also had its pros and cons. as for finding clients, i worked with a group and a lot of that was managed by the admin team so i can’t speak to it (hopefully i’ll know more soon). and the pay was iffy for me because i was with a group. i make more in a hospital currently.
Thank you for this video. I have longed to become a LC for years. Especially with my own BF experience with my preemie. I am trying to find my path for this (I have dedicated so much of my time/life for my kids and have felt like I have no identity). I know I am meant to do more than just be a mama and I am terrified to step away from being just a SAHM. I loved this video and your personality, just you speaking about this was very calming. 🤍 So inspiring.
Hello goodnight. I’m a midwife in Jamaica and I’ve been interested in becoming a lactation consultant. I don’t know if you are able to guide me on starting this journey but I would love any advise given.
Thank you so much for making this video! Would you say that the load of information you need to learn worth becoming an IBCLC? Would you do it again if you knew those 5 things beforehand?
this is a really question! i think i still would but only because i’ve realized that there are specialists who can cover those other specific areas. and i just need to stay in my lane and stay focused on the milk making aspect of everything.
Thank you so much for the helpful videos but I have a question do you have to have a nursing background or can you just take courses to become lactation specialist?
Thank you for sharing so transparently your feelings and experiences, it's so real. I was a nurse home visitor for parents from pregnancy through toddler, and now looking into IBCLC. I felt that "imposter syndrome" or felt super inadequate when I couldn't be that "fixer". It was so validating to hear others go through that too. I can now plan to pack those feels in my luggage on my LC journey too.
im glad to know im not alone too! good luck on your LC journey 🫶🏾
This is a very honest video. Yes! Being an IBCLC is both fulfilling and frustrating. The lactation consultant hate is real. Most of us are highly empathetic people who care deeply for other moms and just want to help make their experience better, whatever that experience is. Some people can be judgemental towards us and think that we have an agenda. Some will not respect your authority over a doctor or a nurse even though you are the one with lactation specific training and the other healthcare professionals have little to no lactation training. If you are quickly able to fix a problem they love you, but if there is too much struggle trying to get things worked out, people get frustrated with you, not just the situation. Being an IBCLC is simultaneously one of the best things I've done with my life and one that takes a big emotional toll on me. So many of us try so hard to be kind and non-judgemental, understanding that the women we work with have been through labor, are exhausted, are having pain or discomfort, etc... but you can't expect that the client, who is in a vulnerable position, with be in a place where they can do that for you.
There have been times where I just sit in the office after coming out a room exhausted. Being in a room 1hr plus😅 or me wanting it more than the parent
omgsh yes. i know this exact feeling!!
So true as an IBCLC so many people have such a bad reaction when I say I’m an LC! I sometimes don’t tell people what I do.
ditto! i rarely say my profession haha.
Hi friend! Am an aspiring IBCLC myself. Currently a postpartum doula and prior, was a career nanny of 12+ years. Thank you so much for making this video. Super insightful! I love your platform.
thank you so much for your kind words!
For a long time now. The thought of a male lactation consultant seemed kind of weird to me, but I've seen where men have become very successful in the field. I, too have an interest in becoming one and have many questions that you've answered. Thank you for the information
Thank you so much! This is a very helpful video. I recently sat for IBCLC and planned to start a private practice. My background is a L&D nurse for 3 years so my only experience has been with the early hospital days. You’re content has been helpful for me to decide to start (semi comfortably) in the hospital then transition into my own private practice. Do you have any tips on getting experience with older dyads while working in the hospital? Thank you again!
Ooh congrats! I love that more people are becoming IBCLCs and I'm so happy that you're finding my videos helpful! I def plan to make more soon :)
My best tip for working with older babies is doing some conferences to just get more info about them and their needs! Also if you can work with older babies in any capacity, that would help! So if your hospital does a support group or anything like that, I would try to join in on that.
Thank you for this video. I am actually looking into becoming a clc
ooh awesome! you got this 🫶🏾
Thank you🎉
This video was so helpful! I've been going back and forth with starting lactation training! Really leaning towards doing it though.
good luck! I'm excited to see where you end up! :)
thank you so much for this video it's helping on my career choosing path. it also be nice if you could share how you became a lactation consultant , when did you know? and etc ❤
for sure! this one was popular demand so i made a video on another platform! you can find that video here: masterclass.themilkmanual.com/how-to-become-an-ibclc-tips-tricks-and-more
and let me know if you have any other questions or want to see any other videos!
This video was so relatable, thank you for sharing and being so honest!
Thank YOU for your kind words and support :)
Is finding clients and working with insurance difficult with a private practice? Do you find it can be flexible? Do you feel like you get paid well with private practice?
it was incredibly flexible when i was doing it. but that also had its pros and cons. as for finding clients, i worked with a group and a lot of that was managed by the admin team so i can’t speak to it (hopefully i’ll know more soon). and the pay was iffy for me because i was with a group. i make more in a hospital currently.
Thank you for this video. I have longed to become a LC for years. Especially with my own BF experience with my preemie. I am trying to find my path for this (I have dedicated so much of my time/life for my kids and have felt like I have no identity). I know I am meant to do more than just be a mama and I am terrified to step away from being just a SAHM. I loved this video and your personality, just you speaking about this was very calming. 🤍 So inspiring.
oh you should definitely do it!!! i’m rooting for you!
Hello goodnight. I’m a midwife in Jamaica and I’ve been interested in becoming a lactation consultant. I don’t know if you are able to guide me on starting this journey but I would love any advise given.
theres more info on how to become an IBCLC here: masterclass.themilkmanual.com/how-to-become-an-ibclc-tips-tricks-and-more
thanks for watching 🫶🏾
Are you a RN as well or were you able to get your clc without having your RN?
im an RN and an IBCLC 🙂
I have my clc without being an rn, from healthy children project
Thank you so much for making this video! Would you say that the load of information you need to learn worth becoming an IBCLC? Would you do it again if you knew those 5 things beforehand?
this is a really question! i think i still would but only because i’ve realized that there are specialists who can cover those other specific areas. and i just need to stay in my lane and stay focused on the milk making aspect of everything.
Thank you so much for the helpful videos but I have a question do you have to have a nursing background or can you just take courses to become lactation specialist?
you don’t have to have a nursing background! 🙂