As IBLCEโs 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 โlactation consultantโ was very new โ 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…
Read More Important notice for those served by the Americas & Israel IBLCE location
We appreciate your commitment to the IBCLC certification โ and we understand that verifying this certification is important to you, your employer, and stakeholders. Like so many other things this year, the dissemination of IBCLC examination results and recertification by…
IBLCE disseminated a call for videos showing how IBCLCs were responding to the pandemic, and the responses we received are inspiring. This year has been challenging for so many โ and the impact of this pandemic will be felt, in…
Are you a Breastfeeding Counsellor and interested in becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultantยฎ (IBCLCยฎ)? Or would your organisation like to be listed as an IBLCEยฎ Recognised Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organisation? If so, IBLCE is hosting a Virtual Informational…
Read More Save the Date: IBLCE Virtual Informational Session to be held on December 15, 2020
The IBCLC examination is offered twice a year, in April/May (in English only) and in September (in all IBLCE languages). The schedule for application and administration of the 2021 IBCLC examination is as follows: Apply for the April/May 2021 examination:Dec.…
Read More IBLCE announces key dates for the 2021 IBCLC examination administrations
IBCLCs can always be counted on to support breastfeeding families, even during challenging times! During this pandemic, IBCLCs in hospitals, clinics and communities are working to ensure that families have excellent lactation support and care. For many, this is one…
Read More Tell Us Your Story: IBCLCs Stepping Up to Provide Breastfeeding Care During the Pandemic
Update: As of September 2025, IBLCE is retiring the IBCLCยฎย Practice Examination which was initially launched in 2015 and consisted entirely of archived items. You may wish to look into products offered by IBLCEโs affiliate, theย Global Centre for Lactation Training (GCLT)ยฎ.…
Read More IBLCEยฎ is pleased to relaunch the IBCLCยฎ Practice Examination
As announced in theย IBLCE Informational Webinarย on May 28, 2020, the IBLCE COVID-19 Resource Centre is live! This site includes answers to many of the questions you submitted for the webinar, as well as updates about both the rescheduled March/April and…
