Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I am a newly certified IBCLC and a registered midwife for 9 years. I live in rural Ireland and work in a small maternity unit. Myself and 8 of my colleagues who are all also IBCLC's and RM's are hoping to set up a service for the women who are breastfeeding in our area (which is vast). As we are all in rural areas there is a lack of support for the women out there. We are hoping for some business tips and advice from all of you experienced practitoners. Some of my colleagues have had their certification for many years but have only used it within a hospital setting. Therefore going out in a private manner within the community is all new to us. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Ciara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hi Ciara I saw your message and I was interested. Are you part of the Wexford group that Clare Barry mentioned to me? You may be interested in the workshop Setting Up a Private Practice as an IBCLC that BEST Services is running March 31st that will include the business side of setting up. My on-line resource supply stocks 's book, " The Lactation Consultant in Private Practice – the ABCs of getting started " which may be useful to you. You may be interested in the BEST Services newsletter also. Are you a member of the Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland (ALCI)? Other members of ALCI in private practice may have suggestions for you also.Best wishes with your enterprise. Dr Genevieve Becker, IBCLC Infant and Young Child Feeding Consultant 2 more Park 's Hill Galway, Ireland Tel: +353 91 527511 Fax: + 353 91 528677 BEST Services - Breastfeeding Education Support and Training Services www.bestservices.ie > > I am a newly certified IBCLC and a registered midwife for 9 years. I live in rural Ireland and work in a small maternity unit. Myself and 8 of my colleagues who are all also IBCLC's and RM's are hoping to set up a service for the women who are breastfeeding in our area (which is vast). As we are all in rural areas there is a lack of support for the women out there. > > We are hoping for some business tips and advice from all of you experienced practitoners. Some of my colleagues have had their certification for many years but have only used it within a hospital setting. Therefore going out in a private manner within the community is all new to us. > > Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. > > Kind Regards > > Ciara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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