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Think you have to be a nurse or go back to college to become an IBCLC? Think again. RN + IBCLC Leslie Owens debunks the biggest myths about certification. Learn how to start your lactation career with clarity.

Subscribe to The Lactation Consultant Launchpad Podcast for more insider guidance, mentorship, and practical tips to launch your lactation career.

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Subscribe to The Lactation Consultant Launchpad Podcast for more insider guidance, mentorship, and practical tips to launch your lactation career.