From Nanny to IBCLC: How to Get From A to B and How It Will Transform Your Job Prospects

From Nanny to IBCLC: How to Get From A to B and How It Will Transform Your Job Prospects

From Nanny to IBCLC: How to Get From A to B and How It Will Transform Your Job ProspectsShelley Wilson
Published on: 25/09/2026

Nannies see what no midwife or GP ever will — the 2am feeds, the real picture. Here's how to go from nanny to IBCLC: the prerequisites, the 1,000 clinical hours, exam prep, and how the gold standard credential transforms your job prospects

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How to Pass the IBCLC Exam First Time: A Revision Strategy That Actually Works

How to Pass the IBCLC Exam First Time: A Revision Strategy That Actually Works

How to Pass the IBCLC Exam First Time: A Revision Strategy That Actually WorksShelley Wilson
Published on: 11/09/2026

The IBCLC exam is tough — but absolutely passable first time. Discover a revision strategy that works: the IBLCE blueprint, realistic study planning, active revision, and what to focus on in the final four weeks before exam day

How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)

How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)

How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)Shelley Wilson
Published on: 28/08/2026

Why are midwives, health visitors and neonatal nurses investing in specialist lactation training? Because the right support at the right time changes outcomes. Discover what upskilling looks like in practice, and why it's high-impact CPD.

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IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?

IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?

IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?Shelley Wilson
Published on: 14/08/2026

Breastfeeding Counsellor or IBCLC — what's the difference? Compare qualifications, exam requirements, clinical hours and career outcomes, and find out which lactation training pathway is right for you. From LactationGO

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World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with us

World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with us

World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with usShelley Wilson
Published on: 31/07/2026

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (1–7 August) calls for sustainable breastfeeding support systems — and they start with trained practitioners. Discover this year's WBW theme, the Warm Chain of Support, and how your lactation training fits in.

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Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?

Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?

Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?Shelley Wilson
Published on: 17/07/2026

Doula, peer supporter or new mum? Discover how lactation training for doulas, breastfeeding counsellor courses and peer supporter qualifications can turn your experience into a career — fully online, no clinical background needed.

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