Dear Lactnet Friends:

One does not need the IBLCE-credential to help mothers.  Many famous
breastfeeding experts have no lactation credential. (Think of Suzanne
Colson, Kittie Frantz, Chloe Fisher, and Jack Newman.) In the US, there are
plenty of CLCs in doctor's offices, in WIC offices, and other places.

Anyone can help a mother with breastfeeding. The degree of help needed
depends on the challenge offered. Most common, ordinary, garden-variety
breastfeeding needs encouragement and some practical advice. This is found
in nursing mothers groups, and from other mothers. This is how La Leche
League started, with mothers talking with other mothers.

The greater the challenge, the more educated and/or experienced the
breastfeeding helper needs to be. A La Leche League leader with years of
experience is a fabulous resource. So is a licensed medical professional
with a passion and expertise in breastfeeding. So is an IBCLC.

I wonder if the underlying question was "How do I earn money providing
breastfeeding help?"

warmly,

-- 
Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC
Author:* Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breastfeeding Therapy*
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
https://www.facebook.com/nikkileehealth

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