IBLCE, or the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, is a globally recognized brand that plays a crucial role in advancing professional practice in lactation consultation and support through credentialing. With a mission to serve the global public interest, IBLCE offers the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification program, which was established in 1985. This certification program equips lactation consultants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care.

There are currently nearly 36,000 IBCLCs spread across 131 countries. IBLCE's vision is to be a trusted and valued source for credentialing practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care worldwide. Guided by their values of excellence, diversity, respect, integrity, communication, and collaboration, they strive to ensure high-quality and accessible credentialing programs that align with their mission.

Additionally, IBLCE places a strong emphasis on strategic initiatives such as credentialing advancement and growth, credentialing product and service quality, people and operational excellence, and fiscal health and sustainability. With a rich history rooted in the 1970s and 80s, IBLCE was founded to establish standards in the emerging profession of lactation consulting. Today, their IBCLC certification program holds esteemed accreditation and serves as a mark of excellence in the field.

Whether it's removing financial barriers to the IBCLC, recognizing facilities that support breastfeeding through the IBCLC Care Awards, or providing valuable resources and support to lactation consultants, IBLCE remains dedicated to promoting the important practice of breastfeeding worldwide