ILCA NEWS

Draft Scope of Practice available for Member Review

ILCA is seeking public comment on the Draft Scope of Practice for the IBCLC. The document was prepared by the ILCA Scope of Practice Task Force, which was empanelled in January 2007 by the ILCA Board of Directors.

We have started a new topic on the *public* side of ILCA's website so that any visitor to the site may review this draft and provide comment until July 23 2007. A Final Draft will be prepared by the Task Force, in light of the comments, for review and vote by the ILCA Board of Directors at their meeting just prior to the August 2007 ILCA Conference.

The ILCA Board of Directors felt very strongly that international comments should be sought on this important document. ILCA's website receives over 1.6 million hits per month. All IBCLCs are affected by the issuance of a document describing their scope of practice — not just ILCA members.

Please take a few moments to look over the Draft, and add your own thoughts to the Discussion Board thread. If you would prefer to submit your comments privately, please send an e-mail to info@ilca.org, indicating in the subject line that you are writing about the “June 2007 ILCA Draft SOP.”

Need CERPs and Exam Prep? ILCA can help!
Are you gearing up for the IBLCE exam this year? Looking for some Ethics offerings for recertifying by CERP? ILCA has a variety of independent study modules to help you fill in learning gaps. Some of the modules provide E CERPs. Visit the Education Page to find a module to meet your needs. [more]

Discussion Boards - Network with a World of Colleagues!
Have you glanced at ILCA's discussion board lately? There are several active threads, many of which are mentioned in this eGlobe:

• Conference Roommate Finder
• Scope of Practice Comments
• 2007 Conference information

New threads include the Sister Program and Membership.

Many of the Special Interest Groups that will meet at the conference have Discussion Board Threads. You can visit these threads, review the comments, add your own ideas, and consider attending the meetings at the conference.

The Discussion Board is a manageable way for you to connect with other members, learn new information, and share through a venue that won't overload your email in-box. Log in today by using your Member number and password. Login in questions? Email info@ilca.org.

ILCA BOOKSTORE

2007 World Breastfeeding Week Kits Now Available!
With World Breastfeeding Week just around the corner, don’t delay in ordering your 2007 World Breastfeeding Week Kit. Kits and many of the other items go fast; order now so you don’t miss out.

You'll also find plenty of resources on the Member side of ILCA's website to help you as you plan your World Breastfeeding Week celebration. You will find certificates, proclamations, press releases, action and display ideas, crib cards, as well as information on the hows and whys of welcoming babies softly. For more details, go to www.ilca.org.

Item spotlight: Baby Washcloths
These ultra-soft white washcloths are imprinted with this year's World Breastfeeding Week theme. Great give-aways for maternity baby showers, childbirth classes, or clinic patients.

Core Curriculum 2^nd Edition Available
The Second Edition of the popularCore Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice is the ‘must have’ practice publication of the summer! This updated resource takes readers through the entire IBLCE Exam blueprint and is an excellent resource for those preparing for the exam or preparing to teach others. The curriculum also serves as a convenient, evidence-based source for daily reference.

The Core Curriculum second edition is available for purchase through the ILCA Bookstore or by check or purchase order via mail. Non-member price is US$59; member price is US$53 (plus shipping/handling). On-line purchases using member log-in saves 10%.

Triage Tool: Second Edition, New Name!
The popular "Physician's Triage Tool," has been updated, revised, and renamed "Clinician's Breastfeeding Triage Tool," to be even more useful in managing common breastfeeding concerns. The guide now includes information about jaundice, nipple blebs and vasospasm.

Individual copies of the new Triage Tool are $2 each through the on-line bookstore.

WHO Releases New Review of Feeding Low-Birth-Weight infants
The WHO Department of Child and Adolescent Health recently released a new document, Evidence on the long-term effects of breastfeeding: systematic reviews and meta-analysis, in collaboration with the epidemiology unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This systematic review addresses the following key questions: what to feed, when to start feeding, how to feed, how often and how much. These questions are answered for three subgroups of low birth weight infants: preterm infants of less than 32 weeks gestations, preterm infants of 32-36 weeks gestation and term low birth weight infants. The outcomes considered are mortality, severe morbidity, growth and development. The review clearly shows the benefits of exclusive breastmilk feeding for the three subgroups of low birth weight infants. It summarizes the evidence for micronutrient supplementation for the different subgroups. Further, the review identifies safe alternative methods of feeding low birth infants who cannot yet breastfeed directly.

The document can be downloaded from the WHO Website at http://www.who.int/child-adolescent-health/publications/NUTRITION/ISBN_92_4_159509_4.htm

Call for ABSTRACTS!
"The 12^th Annual International Meeting" of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is accepting poster abstract submissions. The senior author must be a physician. Presenters are encouraged to submit abstracts on current and emerging issues in breastfeeding medicine. Please submit by July 31, 2007. The 2007 meeting, Frontiers in Breastfeeding Medicine, will be held at The Doral Tesoro Hotel in Fort Worth, TX. Go to the ABM website to download the Abstract Form and guidelines. (www.bfmed.org) On-line conference registration is also available.

For more information, contact ABM via phone Toll free: 800-990-4ABM/ International: 914-740-2115/ Fax: 914-740-2101 or email to abm@bfmed.org

Applications Sought for Executive Director
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is seeking an accomplished, dedicated, energetic executive director to lead the organization in fulfilling its mission to foster the provision of quality care for breastfeeding women and children who breastfeed worldwide by awarding an independent, internationally recognized certification to individuals who demonstrate their competence to practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Candidates with a successful record of increasing responsibility in leadership may email their resume, salary requirement and comments on how selection criteria have been met to resume@iblce.org.

For more information concerning the position, visit the IBLCE website.

Applications Sought for Board Members
Two IBLCE Board-Elected Director positions will be available starting September 30, 2007 (first meeting March 2008). These positions represent specific constituencies, namely Breastfeeding Peer Support Educators and a Public Member. Applications for the positions must be received before Friday, July 13, 2007.

For more information, including position descriptions and Board responsibilities, visit the IBLCE website.

Executive Summary of March 2007 IBLCE Board Meeting
A pdf copy of the Executive Summary of the March, 2007 IBLCE Board Meeting may be downloaded from the IBLCE website [hotlink directly to the pdf at http://www.iblce.org/documents/IBLCEBdMtgExecutiveSummary03-07.pdf

The UK Breastfeeding
Submitted by Jean Waldman, RM, IBCLC
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain

The photograph shows the following (L-R): Alison Baum (coordinator of the Breastfeeding Manifesto), Theo Walcott (Arsenal football player), Caroline Flint MP (Health Minister), Clare Meynell (LCGB coordinator), Jean Waldman (LCGB deputy coordinator)

Combining the energy and expertise of 36 organizations in the United Kingdom (UK), a new coalition has formulated the Breastfeeding Manifesto – pressing for government support for 7 basic but key objectives. The Manifesto was launched in Parliament in National Breastfeeding Awareness Week in May, 2007. Attended by Jemima Khan, UNICEF ambassador, MPs came along to sign the Manifesto. Later, Coalition members attended a party with Caroline Flint, Health Minister, and celebrities, including young British footballer Theo Walcott, who came with his mother Lyn, midwife and LLL leader. [more]

CALENDAR

July 15
Deadline for Scholarship Committee Chair and Member applications

July 21
Deadline for 2007 Conference Hotel Room Discount

July 23
Deadline for comment on ILCA Scope of Practice Document

July 30
IBLCE Exam Day

July 31
Deadline for abstract submission for ABM Annual Conference

August 1
Deadline for Membership Committee Chair and Member applications

August 1-7
World Breastfeeding Week