You have welcomed your child, or perhaps you’ve had several, in recent years. Maybe you had an excellent breastfeeding experience. Perhaps you experienced many challenges. Whatever your experience, you now have a passion for lactation. You might be wondering if you can become a breastfeeding counselor while breastfeeding your own baby.
In short, lactating parents have done many things while breastfeeding. Training to become a certified breastfeeding counselor while breastfeeding is possible!
In fact, it is quite common for lactating parents to jump into this new career while breastfeeding. Their experience is still ongoing, and their early start is still fresh in their minds. It is a great time to turn a passion into a career as your passion is driving you.
Become A Breastfeeding Counselor While Breastfeeding
As a lactating parent, you know breastfeeding can be time consuming. Whether you are at home with your little one and feeding on-demand throughout the day, or you are pumping at work, the time commitment is real!
That said, the International Breastfeeding Institute is designed specifically for busy people wanting to turn their passion into a career. One of the most amazing aspects of our program is the ability to access most of the curriculum via your smartphone.
Many breastfeeding parents spend growth spurts, late nights, or busy breaks at work feeding or pumping for a while. With the ability to access the curriculum on your phone, you can simply pull out your phone and get some work done while meeting your baby’s needs.
Many of our students download required reading as e-books or stick the books in their diaper or work bags. Waiting in the doctor’s office while your little one is asleep in their carrier? Catch up on some reading.
We know juggling a breastfeeding child, a home, work, etc., can be a lot. However, we also know that many parents want to reach new goals. We made sure our program is accessible even for the busiest parents.
How Long Does It Take to Become A Breastfeeding Counselor?
In short, it varies. The long answer, some of our students complete in just a couple months. Other students take advantage of our go at your own pace program which gives you up to a year to complete. Still not done within a year? Not a problem! We offer extensions.
You could be a new Certified Breastfeeding Counselor in just a couple months. Or you could take your time. Either way, you can absolutely jump into a new career in a very reasonable time frame.
It also depends on what your plans are as a breastfeeding counselor. Some of our students become successful CBC in the community. They provide private support, maybe work at a clinic, or simply nly
Others choose to take our advanced lactation training after becoming a CBC. From there, they move into an IBCLC pathway. This could take a couple years. However, they will still be a CBC and able to work as one while pursuing advanced lactation education.
Whatever you career goals, you can become a CBC within a year. You can turn your passion for lactation into a viable career where you make a difference in the lives of families.
Is Becoming a Breastfeeding Counselor Right For Me?
If you have a passion for lactation, supporting families, and are seeking a meaningful career charge, you might love becoming a CBC.
However, we understand it can seem overwhelming to jump into a new career while caring for a breastfeeding child. Only you know when you are ready, but our admissions team can help you learn more.
If you are freshly home with your newborn, perhaps enjoy them a bit longer. However, if you feel settled and ready to jump in, register today! We are designed to help everyone reach their birth work goals, even our busiest new parents.