Introduction Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Insights into Mothers and Families Chapter 2: Communication and Training Chapter 3: Lactation Consultant Profession Chapter 4: Clinical Practice Chapter 5: Science of Lactation Chapter 6: Assessment Chapter 7: Facilitating Breastfeeding Chapter 8: High-risk infants Chapter 9: Problem Solving Chapter 10: Techniques and Devices Chapter 11: Special Situations Chapter 12: Supporting extended breastfeeding Appendix A: Seeking Employment as an IBCLC Appendix B: International Lactation Consultant Association Standards of Practice for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Appendix C: IBLCE Code of Ethics Appendix D: Summary of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Appendix E: Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding: Self appraisal tool Appendix F: Documentation Forms Appendix G: WHO Growth Charts Appendix H: Weight Charts Appendix I: Spanish/French glossary.