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Your Breast Friend

The International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

By Ann Calandro, BSN, RNC, IBCLC

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IBCLCs maintain a high level of knowledge. Typical IBCLCs are constantly reading and attending workshops and conferences in order to learn more. They seek other IBCLCs for networking very difficult situations. Besides being technically skilled, IBCLCs spend time listening to your concerns and discussing them with you. After all, you and your baby are unique.

To find out more about IBCLCs you may check out their Web site. On the Web site you will find a state-by-state list of IBCLCs in the United States, as well as an international list of IBCLCs. You can find a lactation consultant by calling the International Lactation Consultants' home office at 919-787-5181. Call the hospital or birthing center where you will be giving birth to ask if they have an IBCLC on staff that will be available for you should you have concerns or problems.

There are thousands of IBCLCs available to help you. Look for the IBCLC initials after her name to know that she has specialized knowledge that has been earned through thousands of hours of hard work and study. She has met the gold standard.


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