Breastfeeding Supportive
Professionals
ALPI is honored to have members from various fields who are working across India. They are committed to breastfeeding in their specific work. We are thankful for partnership with great people from different professional fields. These professionals provide support in other fields. They do not have a certification in lactation unless noted.
​​Consultation fees are to be discussed with the specific lactation professional. ​Fees vary based on location and medical consultation services offered.
​​Consultation fees are to be discussed with the specific lactation professional. ​Fees vary based on location and medical consultation services offered.
ALPI
Lactation Student Members
ALPI welcomes all lactation students and is delighted to have a growing community. Once their certification and training is complete, they will appear in the certified lactation professional section.
ALPI Membership Disclaimer
ALPI Membership in no way replaces the need for prior training, credentials and on-going education in the field of lactation. ALPI members have prior training and certification before becoming ALPI members. If any ALPI member is found in violation of this, ALPI reserves the right to terminate that person’s membership.
Lactation Professionals include Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Professionals, Lactation Counselors and other recognized certifications with both lactation coursework and clinical lactation experience.
Certified Lactation Professionals
Please read about the different qualifications here:
Lactation Qualifications in India
Lactation service fees are to be discussed with the specific Lactation Professional. ​
​Fees vary based on the location and lactation services offered.
Lactation Professionals provide skilled lactation care and support to families through the perinatal time period. LPs work in various community settings with a referral based support team** and do not provide medical services, treatment, prescription or diagnosis unless their primary degree permits this (ie: doctors, pediatricians, OB/ Gynacs, etc).
**Referral based support teams may include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and others professions.
*Lactation Professionals include Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Professionals, Lactation Counselors and other recognized certifications with both lactation coursework and clinical lactation experience. The abbreviation and title of lactation consultant, IBCLC and LC is exclusively for those who have passed the IBCLE Board Examination.
Lactation Qualifications in India
Lactation service fees are to be discussed with the specific Lactation Professional. ​
​Fees vary based on the location and lactation services offered.
Lactation Professionals provide skilled lactation care and support to families through the perinatal time period. LPs work in various community settings with a referral based support team** and do not provide medical services, treatment, prescription or diagnosis unless their primary degree permits this (ie: doctors, pediatricians, OB/ Gynacs, etc).
**Referral based support teams may include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dentists, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and others professions.
*Lactation Professionals include Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Professionals, Lactation Counselors and other recognized certifications with both lactation coursework and clinical lactation experience. The abbreviation and title of lactation consultant, IBCLC and LC is exclusively for those who have passed the IBCLE Board Examination.
Lactation Professional Titles Defined:
IBCLC: Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant
ACLP: Advanced Certified Lactation Professional
CLP: Certified Lactation Professional
IYCF/ CS: Infant and Child Feeding Counseling Specialist
CLEC: Certified Lactation Education Counselor
CLE: Certified Lactation Educator