
Laura Patterson, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant


Breastfeeding Counsellor
International Breastfeeding Centre (2014-2016)
About me
Bachelor of General Arts and Science
Athabasca University
Science Laboratory Technology Diploma
Fanshawe College
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My Training
My Story
It was my own struggles with breastfeeding that highlighted the need for more support in this area. I had the support of my midwives and lactation consultants and I still struggled for 4-6 weeks with the first two children. Sometimes it takes a village!
I am a graduate of the International Breastfeeding Centre where I completed my clinical placement at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic. I obtained over 500 hours working with breastfeeding families under the direct supervision of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a pediatrician (including Dr.Jack Newman). I passed the certifying exam on my birthday, June 13th and am now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)!
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (granted April 2017)