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What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?An IBCLC is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Inc. under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. IBCLCs work in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice. ILCA's Find a Lactation Consultant directory lists International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who are current members of ILCA. If you are an IBCLC but not an ILCA member, be sure to join your professional association today! |