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CLC with no personal experience

Hey all,

I decided to finally pursue my CLC certification. When I mention this to family, I get negative comments regarding me not having kids and that limiting how well I will be able to help patients. The way I see it, is that I don't have most of the medical conditions my patients have but I am able to provide great care for my patients still. I feel like this would apply to lactation as well? I purchased the Pocket Guide for Lactation Management. Any other suggestions for books or supplies?

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    They are incorrect and this will help you, especially if it's something of interest to you. I have the pocket guide, but I don't have or use any other books. For reference on medications I use Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk as well as LactMed. Get the apps (they're free!).

    Sidenote: What would they think of me? I'm a dude and I've been a CLC for 12 years!

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    WOW!! Thank you for the inspiring post and recommendations!

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    On 6/14/2020 at 1:14 PM, labordude said:

    They are incorrect and this will help you, especially if it's something of interest to you. I have the pocket guide, but I don't have or use any other books. For reference on medications I use Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk as well as LactMed. Get the apps (they're free!).

    Sidenote: What would they think of me? I'm a dude and I've been a CLC for 12 years!

    Exactly! That means men could never, by their definition, work in lactation. Silliness. The CLC is a great program I recommend to anyone working in women's health as a solid foundation for breastfeeding knowledge.

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    1 hour ago, LibraSunCNM said:

    Exactly! That means men could never, by their definition, work in lactation. Silliness.

    Or that men could never work in obstetrics, period.

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    All of your comments are so true. The logic is just silly! Thanks for the input ?

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