What are IBCLCs Afraid of? Episode 364 

In this conversation, Lisa Paladino discusses her experiences, as an IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife, with 35 years of experience, and the fears that come with this career.. She talks about the responsibility of not missing any medical problems or lactation issues, the fear of not being trusted or taken seriously, and the concern of giving care plans that may not work for families. Lisa emphasizes the importance of developing a rapport with the families and providing education and resources to build trust. She also shares a case study of a baby with a tongue tie to illustrate the decision-making process and the art and science of being an IBCLC.

Takeaways: 

• Being an IBCLC is a high-pressure job with a lot of responsibility.
• IBCLCs fear missing medical problems or lactation issues and not being trusted or taken seriously.
• Developing a rapport with families and providing education and resources is crucial for building trust.
• Care plans should be tailored to the individual needs and capabilities of the families.
• The decision-making process as an IBCLC involves a combination of science and art.

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A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.