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International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
For nurses, doctors, dietitians, volunteer lay counselors interested in certification as a specialist in breastfeeding and lactation management.

e-Breasts.net
Human breast anatomy and physiology information including what happens to breasts during puberty, lactation, and maturity, as well as how to give a breast self exam.

Induced Laction
Induced Lactation. Throughout human history there have been infants who have been nursed by surrogate mothers. ... Non-maternal lactation may have occurred as a result of maternal death or illness, or because the birth ... non-lactating woman to induce lactation by putting the baby to breast ...

ILCA - Home Page
Professional organization promoting the development and advancement of lactation consultants. Membership and conference information, position papers, code of ethics and publications.

Lactation Institute Home Page
Sets the standard for treatment of breastfeeding problems. Lactation Consultants--Breast pumps--Nursing Bras--Pillows--Books--Breastfeeding products--Education for professionals--Research center--Chele Marmet--Ellen Shell ... THE LACTATION INSTITUTE and Breastfeeding Clinic sets the standard for treatment of breastfeeding problems and our lactation consultants offer options not found anywhere ...

The WLC Worksite Lactation Program
The NIH Lactation Program - At NIH, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We know that returning to work after a having new baby can be difficult, especially for women who choose to ...

Diana Matthies, Certified Lactation Consultant
- A site dedicated to promoting, educating, and encouraging breastfeeding mothers and their families.




lactation News

Lactation suite now available on campus

A lactation suite located in the D.P. Culp University Center next to the ARC is now available for use by students, faculty, staff and visitors. The room is designed for individual use and will be available to breastfeeding mothers on campus.

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ILCA, IBLCE recognizes Cincinnati Children's for excellence in lactation care

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) have recognized Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.

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Banning's Breastfeeding Cafe supports breast cancer awareness

As women (and men) celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, Banning's leading lactation consultant and public health educator Christy Jo Hendricks reminds lactating mothers that a Breastfeeding Cafe group for the Pass area and Southern California meets every Wednesday at The Farmhouse Restaurant off Highland Springs Ave and Joshua Palmer Way, starting at 10 a.m.

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Recognized for IBLCE Care Award

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners(r) (IBLCE(r)) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) have recognized Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.

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Doctorate for dairy heifer research

RESEARCH by Bangor, Co Down, postgraduate student Alastair Boyle is helping Ulster milk producers improve the health and welfare of heifers during their first lactation.

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TwinCities receives IBCLC care award

Twin Cities Community Hospital recently received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Care Award and approval from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and the International Lactation Consultant Association.

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