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Category Archives: Clinician in the Trenches
A Day in the Life of US Hospital Based IBCLC…
By Christine Staricka, IBCLC I’d like to open a window for you to see what I experience during the 24-72 hours after birth as a hospital-based IBCLC in the United States. It may or may not surprise you, but it … Continue reading
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World Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Hmong Women in Sacramento, CA
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, Lactation Matters will post every day this week, highlighting the stories of breastfeeding in different cultures and countries. At Lactation Matters, celebrating World Breastfeeding Week means not only highlighting breastfeeding in the many countries on earth, … Continue reading
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Clinicians in the Trenches: Kathleen Stahl, RN, IBCLC
I would like to introduce you to Kathleen Stahl, an RN and IBCLC from the Annapolis/Baltimore area. I first met Kathleen at a local educational meeting and have since had several conversations with her about her unique perspective on breastfeeding support. As … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches – Wendy Wright
Written by Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC, Owner of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center and Co-editor of Lactation Matters Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy Wright, MBA, IBCLC, and owner of Lactation Navigation, a business committed to empowering … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches: Karen Rechnitzer RN, IBCLC
Written by: Amber McCann, IBCLC, Owner of Nourish Breastfeeding Support I am thrilled to share this profile of Karen Rechnitzer, an IBCLC who works at a Washington, DC area hospital. While my work as a private practice practitioner affords me … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches: Diana Jordan, IBCLC
Written by: Amber McCann, IBCLC, Owner of Nourish Breastfeeding Support Lactation Matters is always looking for innovative and excellent IBCLCs to profile on our blog. Today, we are profiling Diana Jordan, an IBCLC working with the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh. … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches – Fleur Bickford
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC, Owner of Nourish Breastfeeding Support Fleur Bickford is an IBCLC in private practice who lives in Ottawa in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two children, ages 6 and 8. Lactation Matters is glad to … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches – Rose deVigne-Jackiewicz
I first met Rose deVigne-Jackiewicz in 2008, when I began my supervised clinical hours (through UCSD’s Lactation Consultant Program) at her outpatient lactation clinic at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA. Within minutes I knew that this woman was special! Her kindness … Continue reading
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Clinicians in the Trenches – Jaye Simpson
I am Jaye Simpson, CLE, IBCLC, CIIM. I am a full-time Private Practice International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have owned Breastfeeding Network in Sacramento, CA since July, 1995. I got the sweetest surprise when I was told a … Continue reading
Clinicians in the Trenches – Leigh Anne O’Connor
Written by: Amber McCann, IBCLC, Owner of Nourish Breastfeeding Support I had the privilege of meeting Leigh Anne O’Connor at a conference last spring. The enthusiasm and confidence that drew me to her translates into the work she does with … Continue reading
