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Highlights
- Becoming a successful private practice lactation consultant is about so much more than your passion for helping families.
- Author(s): Annie Frisbie Ibclc Ma
- 186 Pages
- Medical, Practice Management & Reimbursement
Description
About the Book
Private practice can be daunting and overwhelming, so this book provides you with a road map for creating, running, optimizing, and enjoying a successful lactation business. Whether you're an IBCLC or aspiring to become one, you'll have the tools and resources you need to make a career from your passion.Book Synopsis
Becoming a successful private practice lactation consultant is about so much more than your passion for helping families. You need a solid infrastructure, rock-solid practices, and confidence in your policies.
This book will hold your hand from before you pass the exam through the day-to-day workflow of private practice, and on to ideas and inspirations to help you take your private practice to the next level. Throughout the book, I've integrated up-to-date recommendations on technology and related issues, and use inclusive language and promote equity for families and within our profession.
You've fallen in love with lactation work, now acquire the tools, training, and resources you need to organize your business, develop a client workflow, market your services, and navigate difficult situations so that you can cultivate a sustainable, enjoyable, and successful private practice.
Review Quotes
"This book is easy to understand and enjoyable to read. Annie's consideration of inclusiveness is evident throughout. It's the modern day book for the modern day IBCLC."
-- Stephanie Wagner, RN, IBCLC, Everlatching Love
"I have been in private practice for 6 years and many of the topics covered took me years to figure out on my own. Start to Strong will give you a jump start and you'll skip all the frustrating trial and error learning curves. The additional resources referenced at the end of each chapter make this book invaluable."
-- Leah Jolly, BA, IBCLC, Bay Area Breastfeeding
"Annie's book packs in tons of info: income goals, legal questions, social media, the often-feared HIPAA compliance, and more. Best of all, she provides heaps of links and resources in each chapter. It's worth every penny to establish a smart and successful practice."
-- Allyson Murphy, IBCLC, Laid Back Lactation