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.

ILCA's 2022 AGM: Recorded 13 July 2022

ILCA's 2021 AGM: Recorded 12 August 2021

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.

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: Postpartum Marijuana Use, Perceptions of Safety, and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration: An Analysis of PRAMS Data From Seven States, 2017

Author(s): Kelsey C. Coy, MPH, Sarah C. Haight, MPH, Erica Anstey, PhD, MA, CLC, Althea M. Grant, PhD, Nan Ruffo, MPA, and Jean Y. Ko, PhD.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation 2021

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

1. Identify common characteristics of women who used marijuana during the postpartum period

2. Describe the relationship between the use of marijuana postpartum and breastfeeding

3. Describe the perceived safety of using marijuana among breastfeeding women

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Clinical Skills; Pharmacology; Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology 

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.

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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.

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: Reliability of Markers for Breast Hypoplasia in the Early Postpartum Period

Author(s): Renee L. Kam, BPhysio, IBCLC, Meagh Cullinane, BSc, PhD, Don Vicendese, PhD, and Lisa H. Amir, MBBS, MMed, PhD, IBCLC

Source: Journal of Human Lactation: 37(2) 2021

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

1. Evaluate the reliability of using intra-mammary width and certain breast appearances as markers of breast hypoplasia

2. Identify what breast hypoplasia looks like and how to measure breasts for the hypoplasia markers used in this study

3. Identify areas for future research

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Clinical Skills; Pathology

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: 1 June 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.

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: Incidence of and Risk Factors for Lactational Mastitis: A Systematic Review

Author(s): Emily Wilson, MSc, Susannah L Woodd, MSc, and Lenka Benova, PhD

Source: Journal of Human Lactation: 36(4) 2020

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

1. Define lactation mastitis

2. Describe the frequency of lactational mastitis

3. Identify the risk factors  lactational mastitis

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Clinical Skills; Pathology

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: 22 September 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.

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: Methods and Success Factors of Induced Lactation: A Scoping Review

Author(s): Gemma Cazorla-Ortiz, Noemi Obregon-Guiterrez, PhD, Maria Rosa Rozas-Garcia, and Josefina Goberna-Tricas, PhD

Source: Journal of Human Lactation: 36(4) 2020

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

1. Define induced lactation

2. Discuss how health professionals can better support and advise their patients

3. Identify factors associated with the success of induced lactation

4. Describe different methods used to induce lactation

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Clinical Skills; Pharmacology & Toxicology; Physiology & Endocrinology

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: 31 August 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.