The Lactation Consultant in Private Practice: The ABCs of Getting Started: The ABCs of Getting Started

By Linda J. Smith

This book is Print On Demand. Orders can take 4-6 weeks to fulfill.So, you think you want to be a lactation consultant, open a private practice, and earn a good living by helping mothers and babies breastfeed? This is the book for you The Lactation Consultant in Private Practice: The ABCs of Getting Started by Linda J. Smith is a user-friendly orientation and guide to the lactation consultant profession for those interested in running a full-time, profitable, and long-term lactation consultant practice.Author Linda J. Smith presents her original "ABC" sequential format of essential skills necessary to start a successful practice in three balanced sections: Attitude, Business Skills, and Clinical Skills. Each section begins with an overview, contains a "pitfalls and problems" chapter and two examples of successful private practices from around the world. (c) 2003 361 pages

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00KEV0KB4
• ISBN13: 9780763710378
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 361 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Private Practice Must Have!

This is an excellent book for newly certified IBCLC's, RN's looking to go into private practice, or anyone even considering entering the field of lactation science. It is well written and very informative. I especially appreciate the advice on time management in the field vs. time with family...as well as pointers to facilitate the best care for the mother/baby dyad.

Invaluable resource

This book is such an invaluable resource for anyone considering going into private practice LC work. Ms. Smith covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of the job, not to mention discussing ways of avoiding many potential pitfalls. Her style of writing is easy to follow and conversational, making it a pleasure to read. It's like having my own mentor sitting on the nightstand ready to help.