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| Scope of Practice Update
By Becky Mannel, ILCA President
As was announced at the ILCA Annual General Meeting in August, the ILCA Scope of Practice Task Force did an excellent job in drafting a Model Scope of Practice. The ILCA Board of Directors approved the text of this draft, which was then sent to IBLCE for review by the IBLCE Scope of Practice Task Force. These 2 task forces are now working together to agree on a final document that can be approved by both organizations.
We know many of our members are eagerly awaiting release of this Scope of Practice. The ILCA Board of Directors is pleased at the substantial progress that has been made to craft a Scope of Practice that will have global utility. This is a matter of great importance to our profession. We appreciate the patience of our members, and IBCLCs worldwide, as ILCA and IBLCE continue to productively collaborate on this document. When a final Scope of Practice is approved, we will send it to all ILCA members, and post it on the ILCA website.
Membership Renewals
This is the last month to renew your ILCA membership for 2008 without any loss of services. Renewal is easy:
Renew Online: Those who renew on-line by December 15 have a chance to win a 2-night stay at the Red Rock Casino and Resort in Las Vegas.
Renew in a Group: Join or renew with at least two others and get a 10% discount for each membership. You cannot make a Group Membership Renewal on-line.
Renew by Mail: Send in a paper copy of your renewal, along with a check or money order. An application was sent in the mail, but you may also download an application at http://www.ilca.org/join/2008MemberApp.pdf.
For more information, contact Glenna Thurston at the ILCA office at glennathurston@ilca.org.
In Honor/In Memory
It's the end of the year, which means remembering good friends, paying honor to mentors, and making end-of-the-year contributions for tax deductions. You can support the work of ILCA and meet all of those goals through an honoring or memorial gift to the Scholarship Fund. Gifts of $50 or more allow a brief tribute statement of 20 words or less to be published quarterly in the eGlobe. You can easily include these gifts with your membership renewal. Remember your friends, mentors, and loved ones. ILCA is a 501(c)(3) organization, so U.S. donations are tax deductible. Check the tax laws for your country to see if a donation may qualify.
Fellows of the International Lactation Consultant Association (FILCA)
Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2007 for the initial round of the ILCA Fellow program. Further information and applications can be found on the Members only side of the ILCA website.
Don't qualify but still interested? Consider serving as a member of the FILCA Review Committee.
Curriculum Project Call for Member Input
ILCA’s Professional Development Committee has appointed a Subcommittee to develop a curriculum for the preparation of lactation consultant students who are not existing health professionals and have no prior breastfeeding/lactation education or practice. The committee needs your views on the knowledge and skills needed to practice as a lactation consultant.
Please s hare your thoughts on ILCA’s Discussion Board under the topic entitled “Development of a Model Curriculum”. If you 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 "ILCA Draft Curriculum." Deadline for member comments is December 21.
Each One Reach One 2007 Award Goes To Taiwan
ILCA's 2007 "Each One Reach One" (EORO) Award goes to Chao-Huei Chen, who works in the Department of Pediatrics at Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan. Bringing in 6 ILCA memberships wins her registration for our 2008 Conference in Las Vegas. Any ILCA member who introduces 5 or more colleagues/friends to ILCA will be eligible for this valuable prize. Our cutoff date is June 1, 2008 so there's still plenty of time to get in gear! What a great way to help ILCA grow, and win a registration to our 2009 Conference.
ILCA Partners Program – Sisters Become Partners
With continued increases in worldwide membership, ILCA's Board of Directors has updated the Sister Program into the ILCA Partners Program. This better reflects a desire for partnership rather than mere financial sponsorship and strengthening of professional relationships across the globe. Partners depend on each other, and the financial aspect is just one part of a healthy partnership. Sharing goals, feedback and support are also important!
ILCA is currently seeking groups or individuals interested in being the sponsored Partner. Sponsored Partners gain access to our website, receive the Journal of Human Lactation, and enjoy all the other benefits available to ILCA members. Please encourage colleagues to apply for this program.
For more information, visit the ILCA Website or contact Roberta Graham de Escobedo at roberta@ilca.org.
World Breastfeeding Week 2008 Theme Announced
“Mother Support: Going for the Gold” is the theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2008. In conjunction with the Olympics next August, WBW 2008 calls for greater support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months, and providing appropriate complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to two years or
beyond.
For more information, visit http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org.
Career Mart Resource
A benefit of ILCA membership is access to listings of job openings in our Career Mart. Last month, there were 14 jobs listed for IBCLCs. Don’t forget the Career Mart as a good place to search for and post positions for IBCLCs.
News about ILCA and IBLCE
ILCA is pleased to release to its members a description of the meeting held in April 2007 between representatives of the Boards of both ILCA and IBLCE. There are issues of interest to both groups, and IBCLCs worldwide, that still require further discussion. We are pleased that lines of communication have been opened, and widened. The report may be downloaded from the ILCA website.
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IGive: Online shopping to support ILCA
When searching for that perfect gift for family or friends, go to www.ilca.org and click on the iGive icon at the bottom of the Home Page. Register in just a couple of minutes and every purchase you make through their site sends a small donation to ILCA. What could be easier?
And while we're on the subject, happy holidays to all our ILCA family!
Breastfeeding and HIV for World AIDS Day
In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has released a statement praising a new WHO technical consultation. New evidence from this consultation clarifies that HIV-positive mothers should breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months of life, and continue partially breastfeeding after 6 months unless conditions are already in place to show that replacement feeding is safe. To read the entire statement, visit http://www.waba.org.my/pdf/worldAIDSday2007.pdf. ILCA is a Core Partner of WABA.
New Toolkit on Corporate Health Benefits Plans Includes Lactation
A new document outlining best practices for health benefits plans provided to employees makes great strides by including breastfeeding related services. The National Business Group on Health (U.S.) has released Investing in Maternal and Child Health: An Employer's Toolkit, which presents strategies and tools employers can use to improve the health of children; adolescents; and women before, during, and after pregnancy. Coverage for services by IBCLCs and rental/purchase of electric breast pumps are specified. Although created specifically for the U.S. market, the authors note the need to provide appropriate health care to all employees of multinational corporations, giving this document a global application.
The toolkit may be downloaded from the National Business Group on Health website: www.businessgrouphealth.org/healthtopics
/maternalchild/investing.
New Report Links Breastfeeding with Cancer Reduction
A new review study by the World Cancer Research Fund shows breastfeeding reduces breast and ovarian cancer and obesity. Breastfeeding is given a Special Recommendation, and IBCLCs are referenced. The study is available at www.dietandcancerreport.org in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Chinese; German, and Portuguese versions will be available soon.
JMWH Special Issue on Lactation
The Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health recently published an entire issue on lactation. Authors include Jacqueline Kent, Linda Smith, Karin Cadwell and Paula Meier. Search online for Volume 52, Issue 6 (November -December 2007) at http://www.jmwh.com. Several items, including teaching sheets, are free to view. Non-subscribers can purchase individual articles online.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS |
CLCA Award of Excellence to Peddlesden and Reid
By Isabelle Cote, CLCA President
The Canadian Lactation Consultant Association/ Association Canadienne de Consultants de Lactation presented their inaugural Award of Excellence to Jennifer Peddlesden and Jennifer Reid , both IBCLCs in the Calgary area. This award is given to honor an IBCLC for her outstanding contribution in the profession and as a celebration of the two-plus decades of the CLCA-ACCL. It was presented at the 2007 CLCA-ACCL Annual Membership Meeting.
Learn more about Jennifer Peddlesden and Jennifer Reid.
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ILCA Fellow Review Committee: Call for Chair and Members
Applications are still being taken for ILCA members who would like to serve on ILCA’s new Fellow application review committee. The committee Terms of Reference and application may be downloaded from the ILCA website. Please complete and return by December 31, 2007. Committee participation will be for one year, with most of the work being accomplished during January 2008.
If you have questions, please contact Terriann Shell, Director of Professional Development at terriannshell@ilca.org.
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Conference Plans for 2008
Have you made your decision to attend either or both the conferences in 2008?
There are now thirty three (33) weeks left for you to plan to be at Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA and forty three weeks (43) left to plan to be at the Austria Center Vienna, Austria.
Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 23-27, 2008
Conference Highlights:
Wednesday
The first day of our conference, Wednesday will host a Smorgasbord of Workshops as well as a number of Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings facilitated by experienced and skilled IBCLCs who will lead discussions on: educating other health professionals; educating families; hospital/maternity units; private practice; practice in physician/pediatrician office; practice in a remote area; working with indigenous peoples; working with WIC families facilitate and more. All Wednesday workshops and SIGs will earn CERPs.
The culmination of the first day will be the inaugural ILCA Oration to be presented by the President of the USLCA, Glenda Dickerson and titled 'One Voice Uniting the Profession.' The opening of the exhibit hall will follow.
Why not add to your CV in a special way!
The Conference Planning Committee is organizing a special evening of good food, music and laughter …as one would expect in Las Vegas. The difference is that you are the one who will be asked to provide the music and laughter.
The ILCA Talent Quest will be held on Friday evening. Please contact Sue Cox at suecox@ilca.org and let her know what instrument you will play, what type of songs you will sing, or what comedy presentation you will present. Here’s your chance to say “I’ve Played Vegas!”
The Red Rock Resort – The ‘Flip Side’ of Las Vegas
By Roberta Graham de Escobedo
As a non-drinker with zero interest in gambling and casinos, I wondered about Las Vegas as the ideal ILCA conference site. While attending my first ILCA Board of Directors meeting at the Red Rock Resort in November, I had a chance to walk through the conference facility. I've attended every ILCA International conference since 1995, with the exception of Sydney, so I've seen many a conference venue. However, this gorgeously decorated conference center, filled with artistic touches and surrounded by the Red Rock Mountains overwhelmed me with the natural beauty of its setting.[more]
To see photos of this beautiful resort, visit http://www.redrocklasvegas.com/photo_gallery/
The Austria Center, Vienna, Austria, October 1-3, 2008.
Your invitation and information about the VELB-ILCA conference is available at: http://www.velb.org/english/conferences/
congress-news.html.
A registration form may be downloaded at: ttp://www.velb.org/english/docs/
congress_2008-registration.pdf
Conference highlights:
Tuesday evening will be a Welcome Reception and an address by Randa Sadeeh on ‘Global Strategies for Infant and Young Child Feeding for every one every day’. This will be followed by a Get-Together-Party with Wiener Schnitzel, Wine and Apfelstrudel (€30).
Wednesday will be a wonderful day of short plenary sessions with excellent international speakers. In the evening there will be a Reception from the Mayor and Governor of Vienna and a lecture on Breastfeeding Art given by Anne-Marie Kern and Ilse Bichler.
On Thursday the morning sessions will be plenaries and the afternoon will be concurrent sessions and workshops.
Viennese Waltzing: On Thursday evening we will cruise on the Blue Danube with a buffet, music and dance.
Friday morning will be concurrent sessions and workshops and the afternoon will be plenaries and Farewell.
Poster sessions– Call for abstracts for Las Vegas begins on Jan 2, 2008
Considering a poster or oral presentation of your research at an ILCA Conference in 2008? Abstracts will be accepted from January 1 through March 1. A few new protocols are being established this year: those desiring to give their presentation orally must indicate this on the application, and abstract submissions for the main conference will not be automatically considered for oral presentations at research sessions. Further details will be available on the ILCA website closer to January 1.
ILCA Conference Scholarships
Each year, ILCA members in financial need, from around the world, may apply for scholarships to assist them in attending the ILCA International Conference. The ILCA Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for both 2008 ILCA Conferences. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2008. Prospective applicants can access the applications for the two conferences online at http://www.ilca.org/education/scholarship.php and return the completed application and required paperwork to the ILCA office, attention Amber Maxa, at 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC, 27607, USA or via email at ambermaxa@ilca.org. For questions, please contact kathyparkes@ilca.org.
Barbara Wilson-Clay and Kay Hoover 2008 Conference Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for IBCLC ILCA members to attend their first ILCA Conference. To apply for this scholarship, please click here. All applications must be received at the ILCA office by April 1, 2008.
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Breastfeeding in the Hospital: Mothers, Midwives and the Production Line
By Fiona Dykes
This insightful book details how breastfeeding, a “culturally mediated, bio-psychosocial activity” became a clock-watching, regulated activity with the focus on the mother as the unit of production. The author shows how the influence of the factory and “efficiency” entered the working days of hospital staff and the frustrations this brings to their attempts to support the breastfeeding mother.
Read the full review of this text, which appeared in the November 2007 eGlobe, at http://www.ilca.org/reviews/mo/print/
ThorleyHospital.pdf
Breastfeeding: Mom and I Can Do That!
by Sue Cox
This 20 minute DVD shares insights on the baby's first hours with a couple about to have their second child. It shows the importance of letting the baby become accustomed to his/her new world through all five senses. The DVD also describes how important it is to the bonding and breastfeeding process to make the baby's first few hours as pleasant as possible, as well as the father's role in helping the baby bond with his parents.
"Real Men" T-shirts Now Available
The “Real Men Go to Breastfeeding Conferences” shirts that were so popular at the San Diego conference are now available! The shirts are $20 (plus shipping/handling), and are available in L, XL and XXL. Definitely a unique gift! .
2008 Planner/Diary Correction Sticker Still Available
If you purchased the new 2008 ILCA Planner/Diary at the ILCA Conference, please contact Lisa Joncich in the ILCA Office at lisajoncich@ilca.org and she will send you a sticker to place over an inadvertent error on page 16 of this valuable and timeless Resource Guide. If you ordered the 2008 ILCA Planner/Diary from the ILCA Office, you have been sent the corrected version and there is no need to do anything.
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| REVIEWS |
Book and Multimedia Reviews on ILCA's Website
ILCA members can access
reviews on the Members
Only page under "Downloadable Publications."
Click on a title to read the review. All reviews will
remain on the website as new ones are added.
Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice, Second Edition. International Lactation Consultant Association. Editors: Rebecca Mannel, Patricia J Martens, and Marsha Walker. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2008
The Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning: How to bring breastfeeding to a gentle close and How to decide when the time is right, revised edition. Kathleen Huggins, RN, MS, and Linda Ziedrich. The Harvard Common Press, 2007
The Revolutionaries Wore Pearls: How seven women challenged society, changed the culture, and taught the world that babies were born to be breastfed . Kay Lowman. La Leche League International, 2007
International Breastfeeding Journal, an online journal published by BioMed Central. Editor-in-Chief: Lisa Amir. URL: www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/
Readers interested in writing reviews of books, CDs, photo/slide collections, videos, DVDs and websites should contact Nicole Bernshaw, IBCLC, Review Editor.
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