Black people are often perceived to be a monolith. This couldn't be further from the truth. Black people have a rich and vast history with various cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and family structures. This presentation will open the minds and hearts of lactation professionals who have a limited scope when it comes to the matters of their patient/client's life and how it may affect their lactation journey. The webinar will serve as an informative and educational tool so that those who are unaware will be briefed on the levels of diversity from the likes of Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Jamaica, Haiti, Brazil, Belize, and the Southern portions of the United States among others. The intended outcome is lactation professionals who are well-informed about their patient/client population which in turn can improve treatment in the healthcare system.

Credit: 0.5 L CERP

Source: ILCA Webinar 9 November 2023

Presented by: Krystin A. Wills, CLES

Upon completion, the learner will be able to: 

• Describe a collection of Black lactation stories from people in the community.
• Define what Black lactation looked like in the past and what it looks like today with modern advances and current challenges.
• Discuss implicit bias against Black people while instilling cultural humility in non-Black lactation professionals, especially when in the hospital and/or clinical setting.
• Advocate for Black parents and families in the healthcare system which can result in fewer health disparities and inequities.
• Unlearn preconceived notions and stereotypes of Black people in their minds which contribute to psychological harm to the patient/client.

Learning Level: Beginner

Expiration Date: 9 November 2025

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. The presenter has no significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any product(s) or provider(s) of any services relating to the subject matter of this presentation unless otherwise stated below.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ILCA education is provided as a service to our members for continuing education, knowledge, and awareness. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment that supports diversity and removes barriers. The views and opinions expressed in this education, including the choice of vocabulary, expressions, and use of supporting evidence-based research belong to the presenter. ILCA is steadfast in our commitment to present, learn, and discuss any information in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

ILCA's 2023 AGM: Recorded 11 August 2023

Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance (CMPI) is commonly diagnosed by primary care providers in response to parent reports of infant fussiness. For treatment, the provider will recommend elimination of dairy from the nursing parent's diet. However, without appropriate oversight from an informed provider, parents may end up on an overly restrictive diet, causing unnecessary stress and concern for inadequate nutritional intake in certain populations. Understanding the difference between infant allergic disorders and ways that elimination diets can be supported in nursing parents without unnecessary dietary restriction can help to improve the parent's experience with nursing and avoid nutrient deficiencies. IBCLCs can provide necessary support for nursing parent's whose child is experiencing suspected CMPI and can help to provide appropriate referrals in the event that symptoms do not resolve.

Credit: 1.00 L CERP and 1.00 Contact Hours

Source: ILCA Webinar 7 July 2023

Presented by: Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

Upon completion, the learner will be able to: 

• List two signs/symptoms that may indicate the need for referral to a dietitian to oversee an elimination diet.
• Describe the difference between an IgE and non-IgE mediated allergic response.
• List diagnostic criteria for FPIAP, FPIES, and GERD.
• Define the basic structure of an elimination diet.
• Describe the possible impacts of unaddressed dietary allergen exposure in the breastfed infant.

Learning Level: Intermediate

Expiration Date: 7 July 2025

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. The presenter has no significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any product(s) or provider(s) of any services relating to the subject matter of this presentation unless otherwise stated below.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Number ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing.

ILCA education is provided as a service to our members for continuing education, knowledge, and awareness. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment that supports diversity and removes barriers. The views and opinions expressed in this education, including the choice of vocabulary, expressions, and use of supporting evidence-based research belong to the presenter. ILCA is steadfast in our commitment to present, learn, and discuss any information in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Gain access to 5 CERPS to support your IBCLC Recertification Journey with our 2022 Conference Recordings Bundle. Each recorded session is worth 1.0 CERP. Contains 4.0 L-CERP and 1.0 E-CERP.

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. 

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

All pricing listed in USD. If you are eligible for equity pricing, please use the discount codes below. Your registration may be revoked if you use a registration code for which you are not eligible.

To determine the country category that matches the country in which you reside, click here.

Gain access to 5 E-CERPS to support your IBCLC Recertification Journey with our 2022 Conference Recordings Bundle. Each recorded session is worth 1.0 E-CERP.

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. 

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

All pricing listed in USD. If you are eligible for equity pricing, please use the discount codes below. Your registration may be revoked if you use a registration code for which you are not eligible.

To determine the country category that matches the country in which you reside, click here.

ILCA's 2022 AGM: Recorded 13 July 2022

ILCA's 2021 AGM: Recorded 12 August 2021

Accelerating the Achievement of Global Breastfeeding Targets (E-CERP)

Overview:

Dr. Francesco Branca, MD, PhD, Director of the Department of Nutrition for Health & Development in the World Health Organization in Geneva, discusses new challenges on the protection from marketing infant formula and how to make health facilities more conducive to breastfeeding.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify new challenges on the protection from marketing infant formula

2. Explain the global importance and status of breastfeeding

3. Discuss how to make health facilities more conducive to breastfeeding

Credit: 1.00 E CERPs and 1.00 Contact Hours

Source: ILCA Conference - 1-2 September 2021 (Houston, Texas, US)

Presented by: Francesco Branca, MD, PhD, World Health Organization

Learning Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Expiration Date: 31 July 2024

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. The presenter has no significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any product(s) or provider(s) of any services relating to the subject matter of this presentation unless otherwise stated in the presentation.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Number ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing.

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: The Levels of SARS-CoV-2 Specific Antibodies in Human Milk Following Vaccination

Author(s): Hannah G. Juncker, MD, Sien J. Mulleners, BSc, Marit J. van Gils, PhD, Christianne J. M. de Groot, MD, PhD, Dasja Pajkrt, MD, PhD, Aniko Korosi, PhD, Johannes B. van Goudoever, MD, PhD, and Britt J. van Keulen, MD

Source: Journal of Human Lactation: 37(3) 2021

After completing this study module, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the progression of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the breast milk of vaccinated lactating women

2. Identify the possible impact of antibodies in human milk on lactating women's decision to obtain COVID vaccination

3. List the benefits of human milk related to infection

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Pharmacology & Toxicology

KEY TIPS FOR COMPLETING THIS MODULE:

1. Be sure to read the article more than once.

2. Read key messages and charts within the article.

3. Reference the article as you answer the questions.

4. Pay attention to keywords in the question prompt to help in locating the article section which contains the answer.

5. Reference the learning objectives of the study module in order to answer questions.

You will have two attempts to achieve a passing score of 70% on this module.

Expires: 12 May 2025

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Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare.

The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Number ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing.

Sustainable Motherhood: The Impact of the use of Artificial Infant Milk on the Environment

Sustainable Maternity: Traditionally, Breastfeeding consultants have had abundant scientific evidence about the risks of not breastfeeding. Both risks for the baby and the mother, in the short and long term. As important as these are, we seem not to be able to attract a society that feeds on breast milk substitutes and believes that this causes no harm. The main objective of my presentation is to give the lactation consultant another area of evidence related to the current and vital issue of caring for the environment. During my presentation we will walk through the different areas of concern, beginning with the effects on land, erosion, deforestation, lowered productivity and biodiversity. Additionally, we will explore the huge water footprint in the manufacture of dry milk and water pollution. We will then touch on antibiotic use in cattle and the secondary effects on humans. More environmental impact topics will include air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, packaging, use of plastics, transportation, as well as the waste derived from the extra menstrual periods and lack of birth control. Breast milk is a valuable renewable natural resource, and is the most ecological existing food source. It is produced and delivered to the consumer in the same place, without using other resources, does not cause contamination and helps to ensure the nutrition of the weakest and poorest, when food security has become a concern.

Credit: 1.00 L CERP and 1.00 Contact Hours

Source: ILCA Webinar 20 May 2021

Presented by: Martha Alicia Ferraez de Lee MSP, IBCLC

Upon completion, the learner will be able to: 

1) State the relationship that exists between not breastfeeding, the making of artificial infant milk and the impact on the environment

2)  Identify 3 of the main effects that the making of breastmilk substitutes have on the environment

3) Distinguish changes in personal lifestyle to protect the environment but also in the way to teach mothers and families to help them measure the risks of not breastfeeding on the baby, the mother, the family, and the environment

Learning Level: Intermediate

Expiration Date: 19 July 2024

Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare. The presenter has no significant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any product(s) or provider(s) of any services relating to the subject matter of this presentation unless otherwise stated below.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Number ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing.

ILCA education is provided as a service to our members for continuing education, knowledge, and awareness. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment that supports diversity and removes barriers. The views and opinions expressed in this education, including the choice of vocabulary, expressions, and use of supporting evidence-based research belong to the presenter. ILCA is steadfast in our commitment to present, learn, and discuss any information in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.