International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) Over 39,000 professionals globally hold the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant cert Thank you for being a part of this community!

INTRODUCTION
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llowers must help us foster an inclusive and civil environment by adhering to IBLCE's Comment Policy. Thank you for your cooperation. COMMENT POLICY
Comments on all IBLCE social media accounts should be respectful and on-topic. IBLCE social media accounts provide general information about IBLCE and news of interest regarding breastfeeding. They are not forums for clinical advice. The IBLCE social media accounts are not forums to discuss specific information regarding the content of the IBCLC examination. This information is not to be posted, will be deleted and subject to further action. IBLCE reserves the right to remove or not approve any comment with unacceptable content. We may remove or not approve comments that:
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• Include confidential information;
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• Include links that contain unacceptable content;
• Or are otherwise deemed inappropriate. Repeated violations of the Comment Policy may result in the user being blocked from the IBLCE social media profiles. DISCLAIMERS
IBLCE's official social media accounts are produced, managed, and monitored by IBLCE.

• Comments posted by other users on IBLCE social media accounts do not represent the opinions or policies of IBLCE. The user who posts a comment is solely responsible for the content of the comment.
• External links to other websites should not be construed as an endorsement. IBLCE is not responsible for the content of those external websites.
• Users understand and acknowledge that any content posted to any IBLCE social media page is available to the public and that other participants may use posted information beyond the control of IBLCE.

This webinar examines trends in breastfeeding rates among women over time, with particular attention to how these trends...
06/18/2026

This webinar examines trends in breastfeeding rates among women over time, with particular attention to how these trends intersect with women’s labour force participation, breastfeeding as a distinct form of reproductive labour, and the role of IBCLCs and other lactation advocates in supporting breastfeeding employees and advocating for paid parental leave and responsive workplaces.

Register Today: https://gclt.org/2026/06/15/webinar-from-individual-support-to-systems-change-making-lactation-work-for-working-parents/

This webinar is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical, legal, or other advice. The speakers have attested to following the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions. Educational offerings by the Global Centre for Lactation Training (GCLT)® are optional and are not the sole way to pursue IBCLC (re)certification.

06/17/2026

There are two weeks left to apply for a MILCC Scholarship!

MILCC offers the following scholarships, which can be applied to IBCLC examination or recertification fees in 2027:
• MILCC General
• JoAnne W. Scott Peer-to-Peer
• Dr. Clifton J. Kenon, Jr.
• Global Humanitarian

Check https://milcc.org/ for more information and remember, MILCC is accepting only 100 General Scholarship applications this year — is yours one of them? (The remaining scholarships will stay open through June 30, 2026, without an application limit.)

Are you looking to make an impact in advancing the IBCLC®, the gold standard in lactation? Are you interested in joining...
06/16/2026

Are you looking to make an impact in advancing the IBCLC®, the gold standard in lactation? Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated IBCLCs and public members to shape the path of a global, professional organisation? There may be a seat for you on the IBLCE® Board of Directors!

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® is currently seeking to fill two volunteer leadership positions on the IBLCE Board of Directors, each for a three-year term from October 2026 to September 2029.

IBLCE seeks to fill one position with an IBCLC and another position with a Public or Consumer Member to represent the public interest.

Please review the Board Member Position Description at the link below and consider if you or someone you know would be right for these volunteer leadership positions. Your thoughtful participation in this process is appreciated!

https://conta.cc/4vs44v9

The Study Plan: Your application is submitted. Your examination date is on the calendar. Make sure your preparation is a...
06/11/2026

The Study Plan: Your application is submitted. Your examination date is on the calendar. Make sure your preparation is as strategic as your goals. 🎯

The Your Fit Study Kit™ takes the guesswork out of studying, giving you flexible, focused practice tailored just for you:
• Choose from four kits, each with its own study approach
• Expertly crafted questions for a high-quality preparation experience.
• Personalised feedback to identify strengths and guide your next study steps.
• Add on exam simulations for extra practice!

The Global Centre for Lactation Training’s (GCLT) Your Fit Study Kit™ provides detailed content outline-level feedback. Use your feedback to build a targeted study plan. Choose the kit that matches your goals or collect them all for new challenges as you get closer to examination day! Study smarter starting today! https://gclt.org/2025/09/02/your-fit-ibclc-study-kit/

06/10/2026
If you log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system, you may notice some small changes. This is due to schedule...
06/09/2026

If you log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system, you may notice some small changes. This is due to scheduled maintenance on the system.

The maintenance will also affect the ability to apply for recertification by CERPs or to purchase physical certificates and ID cards. We anticipate that these will be unavailable until approximately June 26, 2026.

If you have any questions about your personalised account, please contact the region that serves you: https://ibclc-commission.org/contact/

You’ve put in the hours. You’ve met the requirements. You’ve submitted your application.Now there’s one thing standing b...
06/02/2026

You’ve put in the hours. You’ve met the requirements. You’ve submitted your application.

Now there’s one thing standing between you and joining the ranks of IBCLCs: passing the examination.

After everything you’ve invested to become eligible – the clinical hours, the education, the dedication – you deserve a prep strategy that works.

You didn’t come this far to leave it to chance. Choose the kit that works for your learning style and receive Detailed Content Outline-level feedback to focus your prep where you need it most.

Study strategically. Test confidently. Earn your credential.
https://gclt.org/2025/09/02/your-fit-ibclc-study-kit/

06/02/2026

MILCC Scholarship applications are now OPEN!

MILCC works to foster inclusiveness in the lactation community through scholarships. The MILCC General, JoAnne W. Scott Peer-to-Peer, Dr. Clifton J. Kenon, Jr., and Global Humanitarian Scholarships can be applied to IBCLC examination or recertification fees in 2027.

Please note that this year, the MILCC General Scholarship application window will close after 100 applications have been received or by June 30, 2026 (the remaining scholarships will be open through June 30 regardless of total applications). Apply today!

Learn more at https://milcc.org/apply/ and consider applying or sharing with a friend!

One week left to apply for the September 2026 IBCLC examination administration! Applications close on June 8 for this ex...
06/01/2026

One week left to apply for the September 2026 IBCLC examination administration!

Applications close on June 8 for this examination, held September 1-10, 2026. Log in to IBLCE’s online credential management system to apply in all ten offered examination languages: https://iblce.useclarus.com/

As a reminder, all eligibility requirements must be completed prior to submitting an application!

Learn more about initial certification and recertification requirements at https://ibclc-commission.org

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