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Description
Always wanted to become an international board certified lactation consultant? Having trouble finding your way? Join us on April 19th from 7pm-8:30pm PST for "IBCLC Requirements and Pathways Explained In Detail" featuring BreastfeedLA's Clinical Director Hannah Halliwell, IBCLC, ICCE. This webinar is a deep dive into the requirements and pathways to becoming an IBCLC.
Objectives
- Define the basic requirements for IBCLC exam eligibility
- Differentiate between the IBCLC pathways (and figure out which pathway might be right for you!).
- Identify where to find the most updated information about IBCLC eligibility
- Determine the fastest, cheapest way to complete the required health sciences
- Understand options for obtaining required clinical hours
- Identify your local resources and where to find continued support in your journey
Speaker
Hannah Halliwell, IBCLC, ICCE has worked supporting birthing people and children as an advocate and educator for over a decade.Since 2008, she has worked as a birth/postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation consultant throughout Los AngelesCounty. Currently, Hannah works as the Clinical Director with BreastfeedLA, on the perinatal education team at Eisner’s Women’sHealth Center, and in private practice as a lactation consultant. Hannah's approach to supporting families during their transition intoparenthood is strength-based and focuses on informed decision making, building self-efficacy, and developing communication skills.Driven by an ardent belief in the inherent dignity of all people, Hannah seeks to increase the number of safe spaces for women andchildren of color, particularly during major life transitions such as childbirth and early parenting. As a teacher and mentor, shestrives to advance the understanding that breast/chestfeeding is a vital piece of increasing health for whole communities, andtherefore a crucial public health intervention, particularly for underserved groups.