I am the only IBCLC at a military hospital that delivers about 100 babies per month (90% breastfeeding initiation rate). I also cover the peds and OB clinics, seeing outpatients for all the lactation issues. 

Do any of you know of any recommendations or ratios of outpatients per IBCLC in a day? Example - I've  been told that the providers in our clinics have 12 clinic patients scheduled in a given day. There is no way 12 couplets can be seen by one IBCLC in one day! 

I am aware of the AWHONN recommendations for 1.3 IBCLCs per 1000 births in a level one facility but this does not include my work for the clinics. 

Any help is appreciated.

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