What is an IBCLC?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) is a healthcare professional who specialises in the clinical management of breastfeeding.

The IBCLC certification is recognised throughout the world as the premier global credential in the lactation care profession.

I have taken over 90 hours of formal lactation education – alongside learning through over 1,000 hours of direct ‘on the job’ support over the last several years.

I have 7 years experience supporting local families with feeding their babies, and am experiences in a wide variety of complex feeding situations.

I am passionate about inclusivity and sensitive to the needs of all parents and children.

The Technical Stuff

  • The IBCLC certification is your assurance that the lactation professional on your team have the specialised knowledge and skills to provide excellence in lactation care.

  • As an IBCLC, we undergo a rigorous exam process and recertification every 5 years.

  • An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®), independently accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). An IBCLC works in a wide variety of settings, providing leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research in the lactation field.

  • We have a strong ethical code and are accountable to Standards of Practice and a Code of ethics, as well as working within a defined Scope of Practice.