Episode 32: Alphabet Soup in Lactation Land: How to Find the Help You Need
Ibclc, Womens Health December 28, 2020
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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