What is an IBCLC?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) come from all walks of life; however, they share in common the following characteristics. All IBCLCs have demonstrated:

• Completion of education in human lactation and breastfeeding.
• Achievement of clinical practice hours in lactation and breastfeeding care.
• Successful passing of the IBLCE certification examination developed by subject matters experts in consultation with a PhD level psychometrician.
• Agreement to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and the IBLCE Disciplinary Procedures.

Agreement to abide by the IBLCE re-certification policy which requires re-certification every five years either by pursuing continuing education or re-examination, and mandatory re-examination at ten years.

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