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International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are important members of the maternal-child health team.
IBCLCs have diverse backgrounds and work in a variety of settings. All have met rigorous eligibility requirements and passed an examination that assesses knowledge in breastfeeding management.
All prospective IBCLCs must complete education requirements to sit the IBCLC examination:
Additionally, all candidates must adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs.
There are, however, three Pathways that candidates can choose from to meet the Lactation Specific Clinical Practice requirement. Learn more about each Pathway below:
The IBCLC is the GOLD standard in lactation care.
1. MEET REQUIREMENTS
2. APPLY FOR IBCLC EXAM
3. EXAMINATION
4. CERTIFICATION
RECOGNIZED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS & RECOGNIZED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS