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  • Continuing Education Self-Assessment Now Available to IBCLCs Due to Recertify in 2023


    The IBCLC Continuing Education (CE) Self-Assessment is now available to all IBCLCs due to recertify in 2023. The CE Self-Assessment is required for all IBCLCs who choose to recertify by CERPs.  IBCLCs due to recertify in 2023 were sent an email with instructions to access the CE Self-Assessment. If you have not received your email,…

  • IBCLC Ethics Updates


    Code of Professional Conduct Updates to Enhance Gender Neutrality The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) has made some revisions to the Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs (CPC) to enhance gender neutrality as well as to incorporate British English. As an international organisation, IBLCE uses British English in its publications and documents. Addendum: Professional Boundaries in Online Communities…


  • Monday, December 26, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2022, are IBLCE observed holidays.  IBLCE is open on December 27 – 30, 2022 and from Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Please note that we will respond to any messages promptly on our return to the office. Learn more about certification verifications here.


  • News About the IBCLC Commission Coming Soon


  • September 2022 IBCLC examination results are available! Results are available in your account in the IBLCE online credential management system. Learn how to access your results here.

  • IBLCE Statement on the Shortage of Commercial Milk Formulas


    The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) is strongly committed to advancing global public health, and we are deeply concerned about the impact that the current shortage of formula milk is having on families who rely upon these products for feeding their babies, particularly those infants with special medical requirements.   IBLCE applauds recent…

  • Understanding the Continuing Education (CE) Self-Assessment [Video]


    Beginning in 2022, IBCLCs have the option to Recertify by Exam or by CERPS with the CE Self-Assessment. Learn more in this video. Learn more about Recertification here. Regardez la vidéo en français ici.


  • Congratulations to the newest IBCLCs and those successfully recertifying by examination!

  • Interested in Shaping IBLCE’s Second Credential Pilot Programme?


    Deadline to Apply Extended by Request to June 20, 2022 IBLCE’s mission is serving the global public interest by advancing professional practice in lactation consulting and support through credentialing. As announced previously, including in the IBLCE Strategic Plan 2021-2025, IBLCE is developing and piloting a lactation support credential. IBLCE is seeking volunteers from around the…

  • Applications are now open for the September 2022 IBCLC examination and for Recertification by CERPs


    Applications are now open in all languages on the IBLCE website! Applications for the September 2022 IBCLC Examination Application deadline:  June 1, 2022Examination window: September 14 – 23, 2022Apply here! The September 2022 examination is offered worldwide in all IBLCE languages. IBLCE will once again offer the September 2022 IBCLC examination administrations via Live Remote…