International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)

ILCA supports all efforts to restrict the inappropriate marketing of commercial milk formula. Here is one effort you might be interested in, from the US, asking Meta (parent company for Facebook and Instagram and more) to de-monetize formula marketing on their platforms. Please share with us any other grassroots efforts to restrict formula marketing! Sign the petition ?? https://lnkd.in/gnW_DTFr

At the Annual General Meeting on October 9, you will hear from the JHL Editor, Ellen Chetwynd, PhD, MPH, IBCLC and Deputy Editor in Chief, Jill Radtke-Demirci, PhD. During the JHL update, we will be reviewing some important changes to the journal, accomplishments over the last year, and future plans. We can't wait to see you there!? 8:00 am US Eastern? 1:00 pm UK & Ireland? 2:00 pm Europe? 5:30 pm India? 8:00 pm Malaysia? 11:00 pm Australia (AEDT)?

Get the latest updates about ILCA, including news about the ILCA Annual General Meeting (AGM), updates about the Journal of Human Lactation, and a message from our President, Iona Macnab, BA(Hons), LLB, IBCLC. Read the September 2024 issue of the ILCAlert Newsletter today! (Member login required)?? https://lnkd.in/g_fUJzYX

?? Did you know? ILCA’s blog, Lactation Matters, features a collection of information curated by leading IBCLCs and experts in the field of lactation research. Read the ILCA blog here ?? https://lnkd.in/g7h7tiPZ

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We're sharing a valuable set of resources from the World Health Organization (WHO) to empower Lactation Consultants and other Healthcare Professionals to champion breastfeeding and ethical practices. 1. A Model Policy for Ending Inappropriate Sponsorship: This resource provides a framework for healthcare professional associations to avoid conflict of interest and promote healthy infant feeding ?? https://lnkd.in/gUdA8NWf 2. Case Studies of Associations Ending Sponsorship: Learn how 6 organizations successfully ended industry sponsorship, providing valuable insights and strategies ?? https://lnkd.in/gJsn3Zry 3. Alternative Funding Resources for Events: Discover innovative approaches to fund educational programs, conferences, and meetings without relying on formula industry sponsorship ?? https://lnkd.in/gQ33nCDV Access these resources and join the movement to create a world that prioritizes breastfeeding and supports families in their decisions.

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released a pioneering position statement that provides comprehensive, global recommendations on protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding in emergency situations. The recommendations are the first of their kind specifically tailored for physicians to support breastfed and non-breastfed infants in emergencies and to serve as an invaluable resource for all emergency relief personnel involved in supporting families with infants during disasters. Read the statement here ?? https://lnkd.in/gpTPKzc4

ILCA members have free access to the Knowledge Center:? - Webinar Recordings? - JHL Study Modules? - Conference Sessions? - …and more!? ? See what's available ?? https://learning.ilca.org/? ? Not a member? Learn more about joining here ?? https://ilca.org/join/

ILCA Members receive discounts on resources such as ILCA’s Clinical Guidelines, Triage Tool, and Spanish Breastfeeding Glossary, and a free quarterly subscription to Journal of Human Lactation. Learn more ?? https://ilca.org/

ILCA is a leading source of resources for skilled lactation providers! https://lnkd.in/gcmkGTV8 Visit our website to access: ??Guiding document for IBCLCs ??Position Papers & Publications ??Translations ??Advocacy Resources ? …and more!