She became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 1991. She has cared for thousands of mothers and babies in the hospitals, office clinics, and home setting. In order to provide the most current care for the women whom she serves, Laraine has taken it upon herself to attend multiple annual lactation and nursing conferences, webinars, and continuing education trainings beyond her licensure requirements. She developed and promoted the first basics of baby care classes offered to the community by the hospital in which she worked. Laraine especially enjoyed mentoring medical students and physician residents in the hospital setting. She has held leadership positions in professional, community and church organizations.