If you are a nurse or healthcare professional who provides care for pregnant and lactating women, a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor training is an ideal certificate for you. As you have probably experienced, you can become an L&D nurse, NICU nurse, obstetrician and more with little to no lactation training. You are well skilled in clinical […]
Career Options For Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
You have a passion for supporting new families on their breastfeeding journey. Being able to turn that passion into a career sounds amazing, right? But what does a career as a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) actually look like? Are there career options for certified breastfeeding counselors? Yes! There are many career options for CBCs. In […]
Is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor a Lactation Consultant?
When you have a passion for supporting breastfeeding families, you may wonder how you can turn this passion into a career. As you research your options, it’s important to know the different types of lactation professionals. Is a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) a lactation consultant? This is a common question of those interested in lactation […]
Supporting NICU Families – CBC Role
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) you might encounter families managing a NICU stay. Babies are in the NICU for a variety of reasons, prematurity being most common. Many NICU babies have difficulty feeding, making breastfeeding a challenge. Babies with extenuating feeding challenges often need to work with an IBCLC to overcome these issues. Some […]
Bottle Feeding A Breastfed Baby
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) you will be asked about many aspects of infant feeding. One thing parents often need to learn about is bottle feeding a breastfed baby. Many infants have little difficulty switching between breast and bottle. However, there are some best practice tips to make the transition back and forth easier. […]
“Can I Mix Breast Milk and Formula?” – Common Breastfeeding Questions for CBCs
As a certified breastfeeding counselor, it is important you be able to answer common breastfeeding questions. “Can I mix breast milk and formula?” is a very common question many combo feeding parents have. You will of course cover this in your training. However, even once your training is complete, there may be times you need […]