International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Over 39,000 professionals globally hold the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant cert Thank you for being a part of this community!

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Comments on all IBLCE social media accounts should be respectful and on-topic. IBLCE social media accounts provide general information about IBLCE and news of interest regarding breastfeeding. They are not forums for clinical advice. The IBLCE social media accounts are not forums to discuss specific information regarding the content of the IBCLC examination. This information is not to be posted, will be deleted and subject to further action. IBLCE reserves the right to remove or not approve any comment with unacceptable content. We may remove or not approve comments that:
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09/08/2026

La Semana de la Lactancia Latina pone en valor la lactancia materna, celebra la cultura y crea conciencia sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las comunidades latinas. El tema de este año, «Raíces de Amor: Lactancia con Orgullo y Poder», destaca la historia rica y la resiliencia de las personas latinas que amamantan.

Acompáñenos a celebrar esta iniciativa y el apoyo fundamental que brindan los IBCLC para empoderar a las familias latinas mientras cuidan y alimentan a sus hijos.

Obtenga más información en https://www.facebook.com/Latinxbreastfeedingweek

Semana de La Lactancia Latina uplifts breastfeeding, celebrates culture, and creates awareness of challenges faced by Latina/x communities. This year’s theme, “Raíces de Amor: Lactancia con Orgullo y Poder (Roots of Love: Breastfeeding with Pride and Power)”, brings special attention to the rich history and resilience of breastfeeding Latina/x everywhere.

Join us in honouring the continuation of this recognition and the instrumental support IBCLCs provide to empower Latina/x families as they nurture their children.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/Latinxbreastfeedingweek


This Workplace Lactation Week, we are reminded that breastfeeding parents who return to the workforce need many kinds of...
09/04/2026

This Workplace Lactation Week, we are reminded that breastfeeding parents who return to the workforce need many kinds of supports to make this transition a success!

From workplace structures—>to current policies—>to cultural expectations—>to access to trustworthy sources like IBCLCs, many factors play a role in helping them reach their breastfeeding goals.

To learn more about how these and other influences shape breastfeeding experiences and outcomes, check out the Centre’s “From Individual Support to Systems Change: Making Lactation Work for Working Parents” webinar, available at https://gclt.org/webinar-from-individual-support-to-systems-change-making-lactation-work-for-working-parents/.

And, if you are curious about IBCLCs’ own experiences as working mothers and how they adapted to breastfeeding challenges, hear from three panellists as they explore how knowledge, confidence, and support drive success, with our “Work, Milk, and Magic: Insights on the Realities of Working as an IBCLC while Breastfeeding” webinar, available at https://gclt.org/work-milk-and-magic/.



September 30 is the DEADLINE FOR RECERTIFICATION BY CERPs! Learn more about the recertification eligibility requirements...
09/03/2026

September 30 is the DEADLINE FOR RECERTIFICATION BY CERPs!

Learn more about the recertification eligibility requirements by watching our brief IBCLC Compass video, “Recertification Basics”, at https://ibclc-commission.org/video-library/ -Compass

Please note that candidates can apply through the IBLCE online credential management system in English, Chinese Traditional, Danish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, or Spanish at https://iblce.useclarus.com

09/02/2026

Did you know? Digital platforms promote subjective parenting and care ideals that align with platform and market interests rather than evidence-based, informed decision-making. Learn how digital environments shape contemporary parenting norms and reflect on how you can recognise their constraints and harness their opportunities to support parents in context-sensitive, evidence-based, and empowering ways.

The Centre’s new webinar provides you with two hours of current and engaging WHO Code education, including:

✅ WHO Code Primer: An Introduction to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes—a concise refresher on the WHO Code that highlights the role of IBCLCs and other healthcare professionals

✅ Social Media, (Mis)information, and Maternal Agency: An exploration of how infant feeding is represented online and how these practices are framed, aestheticised, and increasingly commercialised

Learn more and register today at https://gclt.org/webinar-the-platformisation-of-the-family/

This webinar is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical, legal, or other advice. The speakers have attested to following the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions. Educational offerings by the Global Centre for Lactation Training (GCLT)® are optional and are not the sole way to pursue IBCLC® (re)certification.




09/01/2026

It’s Workplace Lactation Week in the US, when advocates call for empowerment of the working parent so they can sustain breastfeeding on the job.

To achieve this, breastfeeding parents need understanding of legal protections, workplaces with accommodating and evolving cultures and policies, and access to trustworthy sources—including IBCLCs who provide professional lactation care.

Join us in honouring working parents, educating leaders and employers, and advancing families and global health!



08/27/2026

The new IBCLC Compass has officially launched!

Your official source for recertification guidance, this video series will break down the IBCLC programme into clear, actionable guidance and point you toward your true north, the gold standard in lactation care.

Navigating recertification in 2026? Watch our approximately 10-minute pilot video, “Recertification Basics”, at https://ibclc-commission.org/ibclc-compass/ now and stay tuned for more IBCLC Compass videos with !

08/26/2026

There’s still time to study for the September IBCLC® examination!

Make the process smoother by selecting the best way to prepare –> for you!

Your Fit Study Kit™ offers you four distinct ways to prep—tailored to your learning style, schedule, and study goals. In a hurry? Check out the Exam Simulator to master your timing, pacing, and performance.

Learn more and get the kit you need at https://gclt.org/your-fit-study-kit/

Your Fit Study Kit™ (YFSK) is optional; it is not required to apply for or obtain certification as an IBCLC® and is not the only or preferred route to certification.

08/25/2026

This Black Breastfeeding Week, we emphasise the critical impact of IBCLCs as they work with breastfeeding families to improve the health of infants and mothers and reduce disparities for the Black community.

This year’s theme, “We All We Got: 14 Years of Community, Care, and Collective Power", honours the legacy of and commitment to breastfeeding support!

Learn more about this week’s events, The Community Legacy Project, The Restoration Project, scholarship opportunities, and more at https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/


Update: access to IBLCE's online credential management system has resumed. Thank you again for your patience and underst...
08/20/2026

Update: access to IBLCE's online credential management system has resumed. Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

IBLCE's online credential management system is currently unavailable due to unexpected maintenance. Our team is actively...
08/19/2026

IBLCE's online credential management system is currently unavailable due to unexpected maintenance. Our team is actively working to resolve this issue and to restore service as quickly as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience posed by this issue on the part of our tech vendor which is actively working to resolve this issue and restore service as quickly as feasible. If you require support in the interim, please contact your regional support team.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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