Many hospitals employee a lactation team of Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). These IBCLCs are the gold standard in lactation support. So, if a hospital has an IBCLC, why would hospitals need certified breastfeeding counselors? Simply put, breastfeeding initiation often takes consistent support. IBCLCs are typically required to meet with many of the patients on […]
Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Mom Breastfed Her Baby While Buried in Rubble
We hear that breastfeeding is lifesaving. As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC) we learn about the importance of breastfeeding. Amid a shocking tragedy, breastfeeding saved two lives. Following the Turkey-Syria earthquake, a mom breastfed her baby while buried in rubble. “If my baby hadn’t been strong enough to handle this, I wouldn’t have been either,” Necla […]
The World Health Organization Breastfeeding Recommendations
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 […]