BabyBuddha IBCLC Scholarship Program
Empowering the Experts Who Support Breastfeeding Moms
At BabyBuddha, we are committed to supporting mom in every step of her breastfeeding journey. And supporting mom takes a village. That’s why we’re proud to launch our new scholarship program designed to support aspiring IBCLCs with the financial assistance they need to achieve the highest and most recognized accreditation in lactation care.
Becoming an IBCLC requires significant time, dedication, and investment. As IBCLCs provide critical guidance and emotional support to breastfeeding mothers, we want to give them support as well.
Join our resident IBCLC: Paula Norcott
Paula (she/her) is a highly experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 22 years of dedicated service to breastfeeding parents. She began her journey as a peer counselor for WIC in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1999, later earning her Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification in 2005.
After over a decade of hands-on experience, she pursued advanced training, completing 120+ didactic hours through the University of California San Diego Extension program to achieve her IBCLC certification. Currently working in both hospital and private settings, Paula specializes in tongue ties and their impact on feeding and maternal mental health.
Passionate about advocacy, she is committed to ensuring that maternal pain is taken seriously and that slow infant weight gain is not unfairly attributed to breastfeeding parents. She continues to lead breastfeeding support groups, empowering families with the confidence and knowledge they need to succeed in their feeding journey.
BabyBuddha is proud to support the IBCLC community and will be looking to award scholarships throughout the year.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the BabyBuddha IBCLC Scholarship, applicants must:
Submit a personal statement and/or a letter of recommendation
How To Apply?
Interested candidates can apply by completing the official scholarship form by clicking here.
Our first application deadline is August 15 at 5:00 pm ET.
Winners will be notified August 25.
Invest in the Future of Lactation Care
Whether you're an aspiring IBCLC or someone cheering them on, we invite you to join us in creating a stronger, more supportive breastfeeding ecosystem—one where every mom has access to expert care, and every expert has access to opportunity.
Because at BabyBuddha, we’re not just building products. We’re building a community.
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