CBS Renewal Fee

Your Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certificate is valid for five years, starting from the date of successful completion of your CBS-eligible course.

To renew your CBS:

• Complete 20 hours of lactation specific education and submit the certificates of completion.
• We will accept any LER course EXCEPT the general education package.
• We will accept lactation specific education certificates from a company or organization who is meeting their obligations under the WHO Code for the Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and relevant WHA resolutions.
• Must be completed during your 5 year CBS certified period
• Pay the CBS renewal fee
• Must be paid on or before your CBS expiration date
• Upload completion certificates to LER.
• Watch your email for instructions on how to upload your certificates of completion (will arrive within one business day).
• Your new 5 year CBS certificate will be released following the verification of your certificates of completion..