The Road to IBCLC

The information you need.

Do you want to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? If so, you might need a friendly, supportive guide to the process, which tells you about the IBLCE pathways, the courses required, how to prepare for the exam, and your options for work once you've passed. This book will provide all that, gently accompanying you through what can be a complicated and expensive process. It also contains personal stories from IBCLCs in different countries, exploring their journeys and decisions. In short, The Road to IBCLC: The Unofficial Guide for Passing the Exam is a clearly written and light-hearted book that offers information and inspiration and will help you on your way.

B.J. Woodstein is the author of We're Here! A Practical Guide to Becoming an LGBTQ+ Parent and The Portrayal of Breastfeeding in Literature. She is a doula, IBCLC, Swedish-to-English translator, and writer. B.J. lives in Norwich, England, with her wife and their children.