The World Health Organization breastfeeding recommendations are created based on the global population. Their recommendations are evidenced-based with a focus on overall public health. You will see variations between countries’ recommendations and the World Health Organization (WHO) because specific demographics and socio-economic differences. However, the World Health Organization breastfeeding recommendations remain the standard. This is […]
Why Should a Nurse Become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor?
As a nurse, you might be wondering why you should become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor. After all, you already have a great career. Is there any benefit to taking yet another training? Can you even use another certification? Well, the staff, including RNs, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital knew they could use another certification. Why? Improving […]
Breastfeeding in The Winter – Top Tips For Clients
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, […]