For many people, the path into infant feeding and lactation support doesn’t start with a career plan.
It starts quietly.
It looks like staying up late researching latch or supply.
Supporting a friend through tears and exhaustion.
Wondering why feeding feels so hard, and why support feels so hard to find.
And somewhere along the way, a thought forms:
More parents deserve this kind of care.
That feeling of wanting to help others feel less alone during one of the most vulnerable seasons of life is how many impactful lactation professionals begin.
Turning Lived Experience Into Meaningful Support
If you’ve ever considered working in infant feeding support or have plans to pursue IBCLC certification in the future, having a clear, supportive entry point matters.
The Infant Feeding Counselor (IFC)® program is now enrolling for its January 2026 cohort, and it offers exactly that: a grounded, practical way to step into this work with confidence.
This LEAARC-approved, hybrid program provides the lactation-specific education required to move forward toward IBCLC clinical hours, while also standing on its own as a meaningful, skills-based credential. For many, it’s a way to transform personal passion into real-world impact.
What Makes the IFC® Program Stand Out
One of the reasons I appreciate this program is how applicable and thoughtfully designed it is. It doesn’t just teach information, it prepares you to support families well.
The program includes:
- 90 hours of lactation education, including the WHO Code requirement
- 5 hours of communication education, because how we support matters just as much as what we know
- Self-paced modules with graded assignments, discussion boards, and real-life case studies
- Live implementation calls every 3 weeks with experienced industry professionals
- Optional in-person, hands-on training (or local mentor sign-off)
Whether you are exploring this path for the first time or intentionally working toward IBCLC certification, the structure offers both flexibility and depth.
A Meaningful Place to Begin
Supporting families during the early days of feeding is important work. It requires knowledge, yes, but also empathy, communication, and presence.
If this path has been quietly sitting on your heart, the IFC® program offers a clear and supportive way forward.
Enrollment for the January 2026 cohort is currently open. You can also use my referral code KBC for $100 off registration.
Learn more here: feeding-families.com/ifc
As always, I’m happy to talk through whether this program feels like the right fit for you and your goals. Sometimes, a single step is all it takes to begin something meaningful – for you and for the families you’ll one day support.