Each month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux. Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests ..read more

Sign up for Just One Drop: Supporting the Immune System with Human Milk: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/immune-system-human-milk Today we are discussing how hard it can be to keep up to date with all the new information that is thrown at us. Not to mention all the misinformation that is out there! Deciding what to implement in your lactation business and what you shouldn’t can cause such a headache. Listen in as we go down memory lane, reminiscing about our own learning adventures and the ever-present quest to fill our brains with more knowledge. “There’s so much out there to ..read more

Each month, we  host a Deeper Dive, which is a live Q& A with an expert in the field of lactation, business, or personal development. The following snippet is from our most recent Deeper Dive.  This month, we got to meet with Hope Lima  and we talked about all things allergies. Hope helped us understand what an IBCLC needs to know about allergies, the difference between intolerance and allergies, and symptoms to look for in infants. We hope you enjoy! Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access t ..read more

Charting GPS: Navigating And Documenting Private Practice Lactation Consults taught by Rebecca Costello MPH, IBCLC -- 8 CERPs https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/charting In today’s episode, we're tackling a subject that can make hearts pound and palms sweat: raising your rates in your business.  We open up about the challenges of pricing our services, sharing personal experiences and insights into the uncomfortable yet necessary discussions about when and how to raise rates.  Listen in as we unravel the complexities of money mindset, emphasizing the significance of charg ..read more

Charting GPS: Navigating And Documenting Private Practice Lactation Consults taught by Rebecca Costello MPH, IBCLC -- 8 CERPs -- Early Bird Pricing through 2/15/24 https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/charting In our lactation businesses, we want to plan long-term while also remaining open to new challenges and opportunities. Now of us can predict the future, but having a plan in place is a great way to know what you want your business to look like as it grows. In this episode, we are diving headfirst into the wild ride that is running your own lactation private practice and letting ..read more

Charting GPS: Navigating And Documenting Private Practice Lactation Consults taught by Rebecca Costello MPH, IBCLC -- 8 CERPs -- Early Bird Pricing through 2/15/24 https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/charting In this bonus episode of one of our very first Deeper Dives, we're talking about our charting adventures and spilling the tea on all the electronic charting platforms we've tried. Plus we share our top-secret strategies for nailing that documentation, and let me tell you, customizing those charting templates is a game-changer. And checkboxes for intake? Total lifesavers! This ..read more

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 bigge ..read more

Shondra Mattos, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert, IBCLC, LLL Leader, Owner of Mattos Lactation, and all around amazing person joins us to drop some helpful tips about using SEOs to drive traffic to your sites and put your hypothetical neon sign out there in the world.  Shondra Mattos is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, LLL Leader, and Owner of Mattos Lactation, a location-independent Lactation Practice. She also owns and operates SM Business + Marketing consulting- helping lactation professionals build a strong business foundation and develop strategies that ..read more

On today’s episode, Annie and Leah break down for us what their follow-up strategies look like and how they’ve gotten to places where it works for them and their business. They discuss pricing, how to set the expectations with your clients, and how work/life balance comes into play.  Annie shares with us how she has worked through her pricing model to include follow-up care with different types of clients. We also learn about some of the systems Leah uses and how she has made those work for her daily client follow-ups.  Pull the curtain back and learn how Annie and Leah follow up wi ..read more

You know that the families who need us are using social media to find us, and having a presence is so important. But putting yourself out there on social media can feel so overwhelming. You're unsure where to start, especially with the million other daily professional tasks and personal responsibilities taking up so much time. We're right there with you! That's why we're so excited about this podcast episode with lactation consultant, doula, and social media expert Tiara Caldwell LPN, IBCLC. She runs through the different social media platforms, the way in which they are useful, where to begi ..read more