Interested in becoming a mentor to an aspiring IBCLC?

Did you know that you can receive CERPs for mentoring?

Worried that you don’t know enough about mentorship guidelines, or aren’t organized enough to be a mentor, or don’t have a busy enough practice to let folks shadow you, or … something else? Don’t worry! We have you covered. We have all those resources for you. We’re building a community of mentors who will be able to collaborate with and support one another.

Want to be on our mailing list for mentorship informational sessions? Please email us at mentorship@masslca.org

There are many ways to act as a mentor to aspiring IBCLCs!

As advocates for the profession, the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association recognizes that we urgently need to increase access to mentorship opportunities for aspiring IBCLCs. In particular, we recognize that we must build mentorship programs that support members of under-represented communities to join our field. 

Mentoring can include so many different supportive roles: participating in informational interviews about the IBCLC profession, leading study groups, offering pathway guidance, sharing resources including BIPOC resources, allowing students to shadow you, acting as a co-mentor, serving as a chief mentor…and more!

Please email us with any questions at mentorship@masslca.org

Already a mentor? May we add you to our directory of mentors?

Thank you for mentoring the next generation of lactation consultants! In what capacity are you serving as a mentor? May we add you to our mentor directory so that aspiring IBCLCs can find you and so that colleague mentors can reach out for collaboration and support? Are you able to serve additional mentees at this time?

Please contact us at mentorship@masslca.org