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Lactation Credentials At A Glance

IBCLCs

IBCLC
14 health classes or LPN, RN, NP, MD, RD
90 hours lactation education
5 hours communication education
300-1000 hours clinical practice
Passage of IBCLE’s IBCLC exam

Professionals

CLCs, CBSs, CLSPs, CLEs, doulas
0+ health classes
24-90 hours lactation education
0-5 hours communication
0+ hours clinical practice
Passage of exam

Supporters

WIC Peer Counselors, BCBSs, BFUSA, LLL, NMC
0 health classes
? hours lactation education
0 hours communication
? hours clinical practice
Passage of mentorship or exam

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