Approved candidates for the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination: IBLCE will begin sending Examination Authorisation Emails in early March. Learn more here.
Learn more about the April/May 2021 IBCLC examination administrations at the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre.
September 2021 IBCLC examination candidates: there are new certification and recertification eligibility requirements that you must meet before you apply for the examination.
Initial candidates, learn more here.
Recertifying IBCLCs, learn more here.
Applications for the September 2021 examination open in April.
As IBLCE’s 35th year draws to a close, we are reflecting on the incredible impact that IBCLCs have made during this time. In 1985, the year IBLCE was founded, the term “lactation consultant” was very new – and few outside…
As you make your plans regarding the 2021 IBCLC examination, we have some updates on the testing modalities and candidate financial options for you to consider. To give candidates more time to review these new options, the deadline to apply…
As we communicated in March 2020, due to COVID-19, the Americas & Israel and International Office staff began working remotely so the best way to reach us would be by email. Earlier this month, we notified you that in the…
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There are now 33,492 IBCLCs in 125 countries and territories!
Thank you to all IBCLCs who provide the gold standard of lactation and breastfeeding care to families around the world!
Learn more about how IBLCE grew from an idea to a worldwide credential that is over 33,000-strong here.