Why see an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant?

The credentials of IBCLC is considered the gold standard for lactation consultants and is the only credential recognized by hospitals and most insurance companies for reimbursement. An IBCLC does NOT provide medical advice, prescribe medications, or diagnose and treat medical conditions. However, an IBCLC DOES recognize abnormal breastfeeding situations affecting mother and/or baby. An IBCLC is part of your and your baby's health care team who can assess, manage, identify options, and create a care plan for the following issues:
  • Difficulty Latching  
  • Breast refusal
  • Painful latch
  • Breastfeeding positions
  • Sore / damaged nipples
  • Flat / Inverted nipples
  • Engorgement
  • Slow or no weight gain
  • Need for supplementation and/or alternative feedings
  • Low milk supply
  • Over active letdown / oversupply
  • Baby fussing at the breast
  • Baby falling asleep at the beginning of the feeding
  • Long feeding / Short feeding / Frequent feedings
  • Plugged ducts / mastitis
  • Oral function evaluation
  • Structure and function assessment
  • Issues related to oral restrictions (Tongue, Lip Ties and Buccal ties) 
  • Advice on breastfeeding / lactating aids and tools
  • Pumping techniques and flanges fit
  • Return to work or school while breastfeeding
  • Introduction to bottles / bottle refusal
  • Milk expression and storage
  • Weaning support and guidance
  • Premature infants / late-preterm babies
  • Babies in the NICU
  • Use of a Lactation Aid or SNS 
  • Twins and multiple babies
  • Adequate nutrition for baby
  • Jaundice
  • Gassy babies / signs of reflux
  • Possible food sensitivity
  • Breast / Nipple trauma or surgeries
  • Re-lactation
  • Induced Lactation
  • Chest feeding
  • Tamden Nursing
  • Medications / treatments while breastfeeding
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