To My Lactnetters
Rene wrote:
         I want as much information to study by as possible.  Some of the
photos are tricky and I would like practice before the exam.  I think it
is more about test taking then trying to learn from the pictures.  I would
never look without talking, the mother can tell you so much by her
discription of what she is feeling.

Now I agree with Rene  about  gathering  as much information as possible
before the exam ! I had been an OB nurse for 32 years  when I sat for the
exam. I "have seen many a  breastfeeding dyad, some mothers with  normal
latches, others with very  abnormal latches"  and yes I knew the
difference.
I bought many  books and studied like crazy before sitting for the exam.
Remember some of us are older and have not taken an exam in years. We need
all the help and tips we can find.
It wasn't a feat of thaumaturgy ( the performance of miracles) when I
passed,  I had  worked hard, studied  hard and was very proud when I could
put IBCLC behind my name, but if I could have gotten my hands on photos to
study I would have jumped at the chance. .
Sitting for an exam is very stressful!
Gasping for breathe as I  step down off my stool, I don't stand on many
ladders because remember I am older.
Jan Aken RN IBCLC
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