10 Ways to Find an IBCLC MentorFind an IBCLC mentor and learn to work with families in private practice as a lactation consultant u…
Dismantling racism, discrimination, and bias to achieve health equity in lactation careWhen it comes to online scheduling, Acuity is my favorite of the HIPAA-compliant platforms out there…
Privacy policies for your private practice websiteYou may not be aware of this, but one important component of HIPAA is that you must post your Notice…
Insurance Coverage and Virtual LactationNow that so many lactation consultants are incorporating virtual consults into their services, quest…
How to choose a charting platform for your lactation private practice – UPDATED March 2026Setting up the infrastructure for your lactation consultant private practice involved a lot of decis…
Virtual Consult Best Practices for Lactation ConsultantsWhile most clinicians can agree that nothing can replace an in-person lactation consult with a famil…
Budget tips for private practice lactation consultantsWhen you’re just starting out in private practice, you may wonder if you’ll ever get big enough to n…
4 Private Practice Infrastructure Must-Haves for the New Lactation ConsultantIf you’re newly certified IBCLC or a hospital IBCLC looking to transition into private practice, you…
What’s up with WhatsApp for lactation private practice?WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption making it an extremely private form of communication. However,…
How to be a HIPAA Compliant Lactation ConsultantBeing HIPAA compliant isn’t optional for IBCLCs. Our clients are entitled to insurance reimbursement…
3 Essential Physical Supplies for your Lactation Private PracticeWelcome to private practice! It’s time to stock up on the essential physical supplies you’ll need to…
How to incorporate mental health screening into your lactation practice workflowYou don’t have to have been a parent yourself to recognize that bringing home a new baby can be one …