As IBCLC Appreciation Day and World Breastfeeding Week kick off around the globe, IBCLCs are celebrating by sharing why being an IBCLC is so special and impactful! Karen Bøhrnsen, RM, BSc & MSc in Midwifery, IBCLCIBLCE Coordinator Denmark Alejandra Gutiérrez, MD,…
Read More Share Your IBCLC Pride Today on IBCLC Appreciation Day
To kick off World Breastfeeding Week, IBCLC Appreciation Day celebrates the invaluable contributions of IBCLCs worldwide. These dedicated professionals provide the highest quality of breastfeeding care, combining compassion and expertise to support families. Why We Celebrate IBCLCs play a vital…
Read More August 1 is IBCLC Appreciation Day: Celebrating the Gold Standard of Lactation Care
Wherever IBCLCs are in the world, they are committed to supporting breastfeeding families! The impact of IBCLCs continues to spread—there are over 37,000 IBCLCs now certified! IBCLCs, thank you today and every day for all you do to advance global…
IBLCE holds in its thoughts those in the Middle East who are experiencing fear, uncertainty, worry, and loss within their families and communities. Access information on breastfeeding in emergencies from the WHO, UNICEF, and the Global Breastfeeding Collective. IBLCE is grateful…
IBLCE has been following the recent news on X (formerly Twitter) and, in an abundance of caution, has made the determination to suspend activity on the platform. X’s new policy on biometric data does not align with IBLCE’s values and…
The mission of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®), a global organisation with, as of 2023, close to 36,000 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) in 131 countries, serves the global public interest by advancing professional practice in…
Read More IBLCE Statement on Georgia’s Supreme Court Ruling on the Lactation Consultant Practice Act
Join a community of over 39,000 IBCLCs around the world! Our mission: Serving the global public interest by advancing professional practice in lactation consultation and support through credentialing. Learn how to become an IBCLC! Maintain your IBCLC Credential. The IBCLC…
IBLCE has transitioned to a Commission structure – and with this transition, we are in the process of expanding and enhancing our digital presence! IBLCE is pleased to introduce the new IBCLC Commission website at http://www.ibclc-commission.org! This is the new…
Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Certification (MILCC) MILCC removes financial barriers to accessing the IBCLC credential by fostering inclusiveness, promoting philanthropy, and increasing public awareness of the value of the IBCLC. Find out more about MILCC!
The IBCLC Care Awards Recognising maternity and community-based facilities worldwide that hire currently certified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certificants. Learn more!
