We are excited you are here! We believe that this is THE lactation conference that will inspire and support you so that you may continue to best support the families in your care. We encourage you to make the most of this experience by watching the sessions, engaging with the experts and your fellow colleagues to ensure you are confident in applying all of the education and research to your everyday work. Please also take part in the poster presentations and visit with the exhibitors to get the full experience.

CERPS: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). Our approval number is CLT-108-7. The virtual conference is approved for up to 33 CERPs.

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Our approval number is ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing. The virtual conference is approved for up to 33 BRNs.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the join providership of Connecticut Children's and ILCA. Connecticut Children's is accredited by the Connecticut State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians

Non-Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Councils for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Connecticut Children's and ILCA. Connecticut Children's is accredited by the Connecticut State Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Virtual conference participants can claim continuing education credit after completion of the viewed session(s). Participants should exit out of the session and take the session evaluation found on the session page.  Upon completion, your credit for that session will be recorded and you may then print your certificate.  

1. Apply skill development and global networking among lactation specialists in an inclusive environment
2. Recommend research related to human lactation and encourage its integration in clinical practice
3. Integrate greater development of cultural humility among lactation specialists
4. Use ethical, evidence-based practice that protects the well-being of breastfeeding/ chestfeeding/lactating families in diverse contexts
5. Practice breastfeeding/chestfeeding as the biological norm for feeding and nurturing infants and young children
6. Provide equitable access to lactation, skilled lactation care, and the IBCLC profession
7. Provide support of families’ informed decisions regarding lactation
8. Outline lactation-supportive practices in health care, social service, and community settings