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Become an IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. They make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. IBCLCs have the specialized skills needed to:

• Work together with mothers to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive care.
• Encourage a social environment that supports breastfeeding families.
• Educate families, health professionals and policy makers about the far-reaching and long-lasting value of breastfeeding as a global public health imperative.

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