IBCLC Exam Mentorship Program
Supporting the Next Generation of Lactation Professionals
About the Program
At Thrive Lactation Center, we believe that every family deserves expert lactation care — and every aspiring IBCLC deserves a supportive path to get there. Our mentorship program offers aspiring International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience, grow their confidence, and develop the skills needed to support families with compassion and excellence.
As your mentor team, our group of skilled consultants will walk beside you as you:
Bridge the gap between coursework and real-life practice
Learn to navigate complex feeding situations
Build professional confidence and critical thinking skills
Discover how to care for families with empathy, evidence, and equity
Why Mentorship Matters
Passing the IBCLC exam is just the beginning — mentorship is where knowledge becomes wisdom.
Through guided observation, feedback, and reflection, you’ll strengthen your clinical judgment, deepen your understanding of infant feeding, and gain practical experience that can’t be learned from a textbook.
What You’ll Receive:
One-on-one clinical mentorship and observation
Case reviews and personalized guidance
Professional insight into documentation, ethics, and communication
Support navigating the IBCLC certification process
Program Details
For Pathway 3 IBCLC Candidates
Cost: $10/clinical hour
Format: Begin by observing consultations, then gradually move into active participation under supervision
Selection: Candidates are accepted on an individual basis to ensure mutual fit and learning alignment
Before You Apply
To qualify for mentorship, applicants must have completed the following in preperation for the IBCLC Exam:
Minimum 45 hours of lactation-specific education, including:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Occupational & Universal Safety
Medical Documentation & Terminology
Professional Ethics
College-level health and science credits
Lactation-focused resume
After Acceptance
Once you’re approved for mentorship:
Sign a Mentorship Agreement outlining expectations and confidentiality
Sign Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for HIPAA Compliance
Provide active liability insurance for lactation consultants (example company)
Continue completing your 90 total hours of lactation education.
Let’s Thrive Together
If you’re passionate about serving families and ready to grow into a confident, capable IBCLC, we’d love to connect with you. We’ll start with a short interview to ensure our mentorship goals and values align.