Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

[Lavender619]

Hello! Does anyone practice using the CLC certification outside of just in the hospital as an addition to your bedside nurse role? I just took the CLC course and am working towards my IBCLC. I am aware of the pathways and how long that takes. I am currently working in LDRP on nights and want to continue to work with mom's offering breastfeeding assistance, but I can't do nights anymore. Days (in L&D/PP) aren't really an option around the area unless you've worked in the hospital for about 5 years. Does anyone have a job working not directly at the bedside that gives them both days and the ability to offer breastfeeding support without having their IBCLC?

[ama3t]

I'm in the same boat! taking my CLC next week but I've got another 1.5 years at least to get my hours to sit for the IBCLC. I'm also stuck on nights :/ good luck! following