She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as well as a retired La Leche League Leader. I am asked this question frequently. LCs work in hospitals, physician's offices, private practice, health departments, and home health. With an associate degree, including diploma RN, a minimum 4000 hours of clinical practice as a breastfeeding consultant is required, along with a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education related to breastfeeding within three years of sitting for the exam. It is given once a year.
Certification is for five years, when recertification is required.
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