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Your Breast Friend

The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

By Ann Calandro, BSN, RNC, IBCLC

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Why choose an IBCLC?

When you choose a lactation consultant who has earned the credential of IBCLC, you are choosing someone who has met the rigid guidelines of the IBLCE and has passed the extensive exam. Those healthcare providers are the only ones who are allowed to carry the initials IBCLC after their names. There are other types of lactation consultants, who may also be helpful, but until they have passed the "gold standard" set by the IBLCE, you cannot be assured of their knowledge base.

What will an IBCLC do?

The IBCLC has the necessary technical skills and knowledge to provide quality breastfeeding assistance. You may want to consult her prenatally with questions or attend a class taugt by an IBCLC. IBCLCs focus on prevention. You may want to consult with her after your baby is born, in order to receive assistance with breastfeeding concerns. Many IBCLCs work in hospital or health department settings. Others work in private practice from an office or their homes. Some physicians hire IBCLCs to work in their offices with their own patients.


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