This is from the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain Website https://lcgb.org “International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are recognised throughout the world as holding the premier global credential in the lactation care profession. They are:- Knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based practices in lactation as demonstrated through a rigorous exam process and recertification at 5-year intervals Focused on preventative care Experienced in a wide variety of complex breastfeeding situations Competent to assist parents with establishing and maintaining breastfeeding, even in difficult and high-risk circumstances Sensitive to the needs of both parents and children as they work to help families meet their breastfeeding goals Ethical in their practice, held accountable to Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics, and working within a defined Scope of Practice”