As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), you will support clients through a variety of typical breastfeeding situations. While people obviously breastfeed in every season, some seasons present challenges. There are some families who might find breastfeeding in the winter a little bit difficult. Breastfeeding in the winter can be difficult for a few reasons. The […]
The International Breastfeeding Institute Partners With New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical For Lactation Education
The International Breastfeeding Institute (IBI) is a US based globally recognized training and certification organization. At the end of 2023, IBI was able to partner with New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical (NYPH) to provide dozens of staff members with lactation education. IBI’s Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) certification provides […]
Breastfeeding Linked to Less Infant Death – New Study Affirms
As lactation professionals staying up to date with current evidence, it has been known for a while that we see a connection between breastfeeding and a lower risk of infant death. A newer study published in August 2023 has affirmed breastfeeding linked to less infant death in the US. As certified breastfeeding counselors, we know […]
Can You Be a Breastfeeding Counselor As a New Mom?
At the International Breastfeeding Institute, it is not uncommon for us to see new moms registering to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC). It is often our own breastfeeding experiences which lead us to pursue becoming a lactation professional. Can you become a breastfeeding counselor as a new mom? Absolutely. While there are some challenges, […]
Supporting Breastfeeding Parents As They Introduce Solids
As a lactation professional, you support families through all stages of lactation. From prenatal advice, as they introduce solids, and even through fully weaning from breastfeeding, you can support all stages. While you are not an IBCLC, registered nutritionist, nor pediatrician, it is within your scope to provide education and support surrounding the introduction of […]
Supporting an Exclusively Pumping Parent
As lactation professionals, our support extends beyond basic initiation and latching support. There are times we will support an exclusively pumping parent. While some cases of exclusively pumping will extend beyond our scope of practice as a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBE), there are many situations where we can be the support provider. Exclusively pumping has […]