Jennifer Rothrock IBCLC

03/04/2026

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Tomorrow is IBCLC Day! But what exactly is an IBCLC? 💛

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These professionals are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and hold the only internationally recognized clinical credential in lactation care.

Many caring professionals support families with lactation, including CLCs, CLEs, and peer counselors. IBCLCs, however, have special training to handle clinical cases, such as helping premature babies, addressing low milk supply, and managing medical conditions that affect breastfeeding.

IBCLCs work in hospitals, private practices, birth centers, WIC programs, and online, so they can support families wherever they are.

Tomorrow, we honor the expertise, dedication, and compassion that IBCLCs bring to their work.

This year, we invite IBCLCs to share all those moments that remind you why you chose this path. Maybe it was a first latch that moved you, a family who stayed in touch, or a case that pushed you to grow as a clinician. We would love to hear from you!

On , March 4th, share your story with and tag .

We’ll feature your stories on our page, because behind every latch is a professional who brings both skill and compassion.

Plus, stay tuned! We have something special planned for you.

02/18/2026

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Your body has done something miraculous, and the rebuilding phase requires more than just "survival snacking."

Nutrient-dense fuel is essential for tissue repair, breast milk production, and stabilizing those intense postpartum hormone shifts. We often see the "3 PM crash" as a result of skipped meals, which only adds to exhaustion. True self-care starts with intentional nourishment.

What is one small, nourishing thing you can do for your body in the next hour? A glass of water? A real meal? Tell us below.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from my silly family to you!

02/11/2026

Sometimes using a “distraction” can help keep you from constantly check on production, and as a result, reduce stress and increase the amount of expressed milk

Have you heard of or tried this pumping "hack?" If you're struggling with pumping, covering the collection containers can help take off the visual pressure of pumping. This may help you relax more fully and allow your milk to flow more easily.

[Image Description] Photo of a parent using a breast pump with baby socks covering the collection containers. Text reads, "using baby socks on your collection containers can help reduce stress and increase the amount of milk expressed."

02/11/2026

I have the coolest - and cutest - clients! 💜

ParentLife

02/11/2026

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02/09/2026

Some of you are watching the Superbowl (or halftime show). While some of you are running a different kind of play!

The football hold gets its name because your baby is tucked under your arm at your side, like a player carrying the ball. Instead of touchdowns, you get:
~milk transfer
~a deeper latch
~relief while healing from a c-section
~a practical way to feed twins
~a better angle if you want to see what’s happening

If you need someone to cheer you on or offer some QB plays, LLLC Leaders are here to help!

LLLC.ca/get-help

02/08/2026

Super Bowl Sunday: Came for the game. Stayed for the snacks.
Breastfeeding hunger is *still* undefeated. 🤱🏈🍕

What are some of your favorite snacks? Game day or not!

02/07/2026

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Despite a history of being forced to wet nurse the white babies of slave owners while their own babies were denied access to human milk, losing that generational lactation knowledge through these horrific practices and family separation, a lack of access to Black IBCLCs and community breastfeeding support, systemic racism in the healthcare system, and being more likely to be offered formula in the hospital than white parents, Black parents today are reclaiming breastfeeding as an “act of resistance” according to
Reshaping the picture of Black lactation in what is truly a life or death issue, Black lactation professionals are showing up and reclaiming the right to provide human milk to Black babies. Please read post below and follow them if you haven’t already!

https://www.sonshineandrainbowslactation.com/blog/
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