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Expert Q&A
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| By Ann Calandro BSN, RNC, IBCLC Lactation Consultant | ||
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What makes an international board certified lactation consultant the best choice for breastfeeding support?
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.
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