PUBLICATIONS CONCERNING IBCLC PROFESSIONALS FOR POLICYMAKERS

The United States Lactation Consultant Association publishes information concerning International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs): 

  • Annotated bibliography of over 60 recommendations and studies demonstrating effectiveness of IBCLCS to improve breastfeeding  

  • Who's Who describes titles and education for 15 lactation care providers

  • Hospital Staffing recommendations for IBCLC

Studies of Effectiveness of IBCLC
Who's Who in Breastfeeding Support
Hospital Staffing Recommendations for IBCLCs

Healthy Keystone Kids documents: 

  •  Licensure Key Facts

  • Difference between lactation consultants and lactation counselors

  • Sunrise Application - request a copy via the "tell us your story" form on the take action page  

Key Facts
Difference between IBCLC Lactation Consultant and CLC Lactation Counselor