Hi there !
I’m Sophie, I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and I am the mother of two wonderful little girls. I come from Belgium, but I have been living abroad most of my life, in Africa and Middle East.
When my oldest was born here, in Dubai, 6 years ago, I was well informed about breastfeeding, and I thought it would be easy. Plot twist, it wasn’t...
But then I decided to call an IBCLC, who reassured me I was doing the right thing, we made it through the first few days, and I was hooked.
I decided to quit my teaching career to be home with my daughter, and I started a long journey to become an IBCLC lactation consultant then. Breastfeeding felt so natural and exactly what I needed to bond with my baby, but at the same time, I had realized it really takes a village to help mums be mums. It is so important nowadays, and in our expat culture especially. I want to be part of that important village.
About me
Why an IBCLC?
An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. IBCLC's are healthcare professionals that specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. They have extensive education in human lactation, clinical requirements (1000 hours of breastfeeding support) as well as passing a rigorous board certification exam. They must recertify every 5 years.
IBCLC’s are experts in both the lactating parent and the baby - the only medical profession offering that perspective of care.
