This full‑conference package offers the most comprehensive view of lactation care available from ILCA in 2025—uniting global policy, advanced clinical practice, emerging science, and innovative care models. It is designed for professionals who want to elevate their practice, strengthen systems of care, and engage with the forefront of lactation knowledge. (31 CERPs)

Learning Objectives: 1.Identify the unique lactation challenges associated with rare and overlapping maternal medical conditions—including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, autoimmune autonomic neuropathy, and surgical breast trauma—and their implications for breastfeeding management. 2. Describe evidence-based clinical strategies and interprofessional collaboration techniques that support milk production, maternal recovery, and safe infant feeding in medically complex situations. 3. Demonstrate how advocacy, communication, and family-centered care by an IBCLC can preserve breastfeeding goals and optimize outcomes for dyads facing extraordinary medical circumstances. 4. Demonstrate how interdisciplinary collaboration between IBCLCs and other healthcare providers can enhance outcomes for high-risk breastfeeding dyads. 5. Apply principles of trauma-informed, inclusive care when supporting families navigating rare disease diagnoses and significant postpartum complications.

Learning Objectives: 1.Explain the Competency Verification Toolkit components 2. Explain how competency verification is conducted and documented 3. Demonstrate using Foundational skills related to Performance Indicators 4. Practice using Observation tools to verify competency

After completing this study module, the learner will be able to: 1. Understand the Importance of Bioactive Proteins in Human Milk 2. Analyze the Effects of Heat Treatment on Human Milk Components 3. Evaluate the Efficacy of Pasteurization Methods

ILCA's 2023 AGM: Recorded 11 August 2023

ILCA's 2022 AGM: Recorded 13 July 2022

ILCA's 2021 AGM: Recorded 12 August 2021