Who are IBCLCs

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are the only internationally certified healthcare professionals in the clinical management of breastfeeding and human lactation (Blenkinsop, 2002; Wambach et al., 2005) Do you know... Singapore has a total of 56 IBCLCs mainly based in hospitals or private practice.

How can an IBCLC help me?

Improve health outcomes for you and baby

You are more likely to stop breastfeeding in the first month when you experience problems as sore nipples, inadequate milk production, and infant difficulties with breastfeeding. A lactation consultant can help you overcome these difficulties and thereby increase duration of breastfeeding. (Ahluwalia, IB, et al. 2005.)

Good start in breastfeeding

Research has shown that if you receive prenatal education from a lactation consultant, you are more likely to breastfeed longer and better. Empower yourself before baby is born. It will be one of your best parenting decisions.

Substantial savings

Formula feeding increases adverse health outcomes, difficult hospital re-admissions, hospital lengths of stay, and lost days at work by you and spouse due to sick children. Artificial milk pricing is ever rising. By breastfeeding successfully, you lower these formula-related healthcare costs significantly. Why pay when the best milk is free?

Product education

Many new parents tend to go on shopping spree only for their nursing purchases to end up as white elephants. It is important to make informed decisions and learn to use your breastfeeding products correctly. That may include lactation knowledge and hands-on skills too.