Why Choose an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is recognized worldwide as the gold standard in breastfeeding and lactation care. Choosing an IBCLC means your baby’s feeding and your breastfeeding journey are supported by a professional with advanced, evidence-based training.IBCLCs are specially trained to:
- Assess complex breastfeeding and pumping issues – including painful latching, nipple trauma, blocked ducts, mastitis, and unusual feeding behaviors.
- Support milk supply challenges – from low supply to oversupply, providing strategies tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals.
- Identify latch and milk transfer concerns – ensuring your baby is feeding effectively and comfortably.
- Care for preterm, late-preterm, and medically complex infants – offering specialised support for babies with tongue-tie, jaundice, reflux, or other medical conditions.
- Provide personalised pumping guidance – helping with flange sizing, pump optimisation, and pumping schedules for exclusive or combined feeding.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals – coordinating care with pediatricians, dietitians, and other specialists when your baby has additional needs.
- Support emotional and mental well-being – breastfeeding challenges can be stressful; IBCLCs provide empathetic, non-judgemental guidance.
- Offer family-centred education – empowering parents with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools for long-term breastfeeding success.
Choosing an IBCLC means:
You receive care that is clinically sound, evidence-based, ethical, and centred on your family’s needs, ensuring both you and your baby thrive during this important stage of life.