IBCLCs are trained healthcare providers who must meet specific educational & practical requirements before sitting rigorous exams. They possess the specialised skills & knowledge to assist moms & babies with breastfeeding. They are required to recertify every 5 years & to resit the certifying exam every 10 years. Currently there are 7 IBCLCs within the whole of Malaysia. Many others are calling themselves Lactation Consultants without actually having the qualification, & therefore it is always in your interest to check their credentials. For more information on the training requirements & the role of the IBCLC check www.iblce.edu.au
There is also a list of those in Malaysia who hold this qualification on this site.
What do IBCLC's Do
They teach the how to's of breastfeeding & offer reassurance that breastfeeding is going well. They help moms & babies overcome difficulties such as nipple or breast pain, latch on difficulties, flat or inverted nipples, low milk supply, slow weight gain, or a colicky baby. They assist mothers with breastfeeding a pre-term baby, breastfeeding multiples, relactation& adoptive breastfeeding, breastfeeding & returning to employment outside the home, pumping & storing milk & breastfeeding babies with special needs.
Need to find an IBCLC !
International Lactation Consultant Association provides a directory of Lactation Consultants:
See www.ilca.org
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