Alright! I'm pretty much going to jump right into my regularly scheduled life, but I thought it would be helpful to give you a little background on my wonderful, growing family...
I posted a photo-montage to recap my first pregnancy and the beginning of my journey through motherhood... with the birth of our first son and the exciting experience of being a step-mama. So far the photos are up, and I'll be adding more details asap.
Check out the Family Love page for some background info and updates on our adventures!
Showing posts with label mamas and babies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mamas and babies. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
My Journey to become an IBCLC has begun...
For many years I've been interested in different aspects of social work and public health, especially as it relates to mothers and young children. I just love mamas and babies!!!
In the last year, I've become inspired to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have come to recognize the important role of lactation consultants through my work with young mothers, my own experiences as a new mother, and the challenges many friends have faced with breastfeeding. The reality check: for something so amazingly natural and wonderful, breastfeeding can be hardwork. Support, education, and advocacy from a lactation consultant and/or participation in a mother-to-mother support program can help mamas gain knowledge about breastfeeding and help to cultivate a wonderful, meaningful mama/baby relationship!
So I very recently made the decision to pursue my goal of becoming an IBCLC!!!
I just added some info about the certification process and my progress thus far. Check it on my Career Stuff page and keep checking back for future updates on my journey!
In the last year, I've become inspired to become an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have come to recognize the important role of lactation consultants through my work with young mothers, my own experiences as a new mother, and the challenges many friends have faced with breastfeeding. The reality check: for something so amazingly natural and wonderful, breastfeeding can be hardwork. Support, education, and advocacy from a lactation consultant and/or participation in a mother-to-mother support program can help mamas gain knowledge about breastfeeding and help to cultivate a wonderful, meaningful mama/baby relationship!
So I very recently made the decision to pursue my goal of becoming an IBCLC!!!
I just added some info about the certification process and my progress thus far. Check it on my Career Stuff page and keep checking back for future updates on my journey!
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