Vision

IBLCE will advance the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide
by improving the quality and increasing the number of practitioners of lactation and breastfeeding care.

Mission
IBLCE is the global authority that determines the competence of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.

There are currently over 25,000 International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

worldwide, in 90 countries. For information regarding certification, recertification,

or continuing education please use the Find Office drop-down menu button in the upper right corner of this page.