
Evolve Lactation Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current and aspiring lactation care providers. Hosted by Christine Staricka and Olena Dobczansky, the Evolve Lactation Podcast is a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related. Whether you’re seasoned or studying, we hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act. ibclcinca.substack.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessCareersBusiness | |||

I made a whole thing and I wanted to tell you about it. That’s the Episode in a nutshell.
What you’re hearing is Section 12 of my 12-part series The Guide for The Emerging Lactation Consultant.
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Things We Talked About in the Episode
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Evolve Lactation Guide for Emerging Lactation Consultants - evolvelactation.org
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*I am in no way affiliated with the IBCLC Commission or IBLCE (other than actively holding the IBCLC credential) and do not purport to speak on their behalf. You can find information about the IBCLC credential at www.ibclc-commission.org.
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This is one of my favorite lactation podcasts! Christine is not only a skilled and compassionate IBCLC, she is also a gifted and talented podcast host, speaker, and writer. Love her calm, kind, and reassuring voice!
Christine, you did such a beautiful job with your 12/20/23 podcast on the most recent controversial article on lactation. Everything I would have wanted to say was succinctly expressed in your thoughtful, clear, logical commentary. Thank you from the bottom of my IBCLC heart!
Love the clear presentation of information. Totally digging the “let it go” approach if doesn’t work for you.
Such a nice podcast ! Listening from France. Thank you, I’m looking forward to hear your next episodes
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The show centers on lactation care from practitioner perspectives, often critiquing industry dynamics and exploring how policy, corporate interests, and marketing shapes care delivery. Conversations blend clinical guidance with advocacy, ethics, and practical resources for aspiring lactation consultants. Episodes frequently emphasize independent information, hands-on skills (like hand expression and clinical assessment), and building resilient private practices, while calling for more patient-centered care and collaboration within the community. Noteworthy angles include navigating reimbursement, preventing commercialization from overshadowing direct care, and fostering ethical practice in a shifting healthcare landscape. The format tends t... more
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