I would add: *Nutrition not only for mom, but for baby as well - and how to help with deficiencies and allergies in the breastfed baby (gut healing etc) - I am really tired of diets that only exclude things and leave moms for months on end on a diet of rice, potatoes, turkey and apples *Basic pharmacology (to better understand medications that moms ask about, especially OTC's and non-pharmacological supplements) *Basic homeopathy would be a bonus as well (as a lot of moms use it and it can help really well for some problems like plugged ducts and even mastitis) IBCLC Bucket List: *Basic CST for infants *Pediatric Bowen for Infants *Specific training in infant swallowing anatomy and physiology *Education on structural issues in infants and how to recognize them *Oral anomalies in infant (palate, frenum,suck). How to assess,treat,and who to refer to. *Ability to perform minor procedures, such piercing a nipple bleb or clipping an obvious tongue tie *Herbal education, including drug interactions and contraindications *Maternal nutrition and the role it plays on milk production *Understanding third party/government health plan billing and procedures *Wound knowledge and care *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome