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 […]
Why Community Is Important For Breastfeeding
Statistics show most US women desire to breastfeed. For US women who gave birth in 2017, 84.1% initiated breastfeeding. Yet, at 6 months only 58.3% were breastfeeding and only 25.6% were exclusively breastfeeding. This is a public health, and community, concern. As a CBC, it is important to have a mindset that no mother or […]
What Contributes to Early Weaning?
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) you should be aware of current breastfeeding recommendations. However, despite these recommendations, many parents are not reaching personal or public health breastfeeding goals. Early weaning can be problematic for a mother baby pair not desiring to wean, and a public health issue. To find out why early weaning occurs, […]