From 2006, to 2013,
the IBCLC ratio increased from 2.1 to 3.5 per 1,000 births.
When looking at a statistical breakdown, by state, it is undeniable that those states with a higher
IBCLC ratio are states with higher breastfeeding rates.
Their IBCLC ratios were all under the national average, at 2.80, 2.31, 1.81, and 3.01; respectively.