Ep 39 | How to Become an IBCLC

Have you always dreamed of helping families with breastfeeding? In today’s episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie & Leah, we talk about how we became International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, also known as IBCLCs. We discuss the different pathways to becoming eligible to sit for the board exam and break down the biggest things we have learned in the years since we first certified.Annie and Leah break down what it looks like logistically to become certified and bust some myths on what some people might think it takes to become an IBCLC. They share with us their biggest takeaways now that they have both been certified for many years and some eye-opening experiences they’ve had. We get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become an IBCLC and who this might be a great path for."The piece of advice that I got and so grateful for was kind of like, Hey, heads up, you're going to have to always be learning.” In this episode, we will cover:Defining what IBCLC even stands for (02:32)The 3 pathways to becoming an IBCLC (03:48)The truth around the complex work as an IBCLC (11:44)Learning never stops even after your exam (17:28)Annie & Leah’s biggest surprises when becoming IBCLCs (16:49)  Links and ResourcesHow To Become An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) paperlesslactation.com/blog/2018/5/18/how-to-become-an-international-board-certified-lactation-consultant-ibclcWhat Do You Wish You Knew When You First Started Out? (Podcast) https://paperlesslactation.com/the-podcast/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-when-you-first-started-outStep 1: Prepare for IBCLC Certification https://iblce.org/step-1-prepare-for-ibclc-certification/Is Covid-19 a Detour on the Road to Becoming an IBCLC https://www.lactationtraining.com/nikki-nikki-7Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membershipHave an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes.  About UsLeah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Maize Gina Pepe Gina Pepe Sara Huddleston Sara Huddleston Allison Walsh Allison Walsh Rebecca Leese Rebecca Leese Celia Clark-Randall Celia Clark-Randall Chanelle Andrews Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Mary Muse JOC Team JOC Team Heather Bell Heather Bell Nicole Letizia Nicole Letizia Cathleen Walker Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Theresa Hardy Heather Martin Heather Martin Susan Johnson Susan Johnson Maggie Rezende Maggie Rezende Elizabeth Stapleton Elizabeth Stapleton Heather Mastro Heather Mastro Melanie Tarr Melanie Tarr Molly McMillion Molly McMillion Morenike Tyehimba Morenike Tyehimba Margot Hodes Margot Hodes Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Audrey Thompson Audrey Thompson Beth Brownstein Beth Brownstein Zee Ifan Zee Ifan Maria o Sullivan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★