How Do You Become A Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?
A lactation consultant or IBCLC is a breastfeeding professional. These women teach and clinically assist breastfeeding mothers. IBCLCs are self-employed or employed by hospitals and health agencies. An IBCLC is the best person to go to for breastfeeding assistance. Step 1 Talk to your place of employment. If you alread work at a company that works with babies and pregnant mothers or if you are able to transition to working with lactating mothers, it is easier to become an IBCLC. Step 2 Speak with other IBCLCs to help you decide if this is a good career path for you. You have to be comfortable working with lactating women and their babies. You have to be very patient and informed about lactation in order to be successful in this field. Step 3 Contact the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). BLCE certifies lactation consultants and you have to go through them if you want to be an IBCLC. Step 4 Decide on a certification pathway. There are five standard pathways,
