ILCA Publications
Standards of Practice for Lactation Consultants (English)
Clinical Guidelines for the Establishment of Breastfeeding (2005) Provides 20 researched based recommendations based on 258 current references.
ILCA Position Papers
Position Paper on Breastfeeding and Work
Position on Breastfeeding, Breast Milk, and Environmental Contaminants
HIV and Infant Feeding
Infant Feeding in Emergencies
Position Paper on Infant Feeding
Print and Multimedia Reviews (Members Only - members login)
ILCA reviews books, DVDs, videos, CD-ROMs, and websites that are of interest to lactation consultants. The main purpose of the review is to inform the reader of the merits of the product so that the reader can determine whether the product is worth reading or viewing. Therefore, reviews may include negative as well as positive statements. The goal is to be fair and balanced, while still offering a clear opinion.Anyone interested in writing a review may contact the review editor. Indicating personal interests and expertise will help in assigning appropriate material for review. Readers are also encouraged to notify the review editor to suggest titles for potential review. For additional information contact the editor Nicole Bernshaw at nicole.bernshaw@comcast.net. See Review Guidelines.
Quality Breastfeeding Care – IBCLCs in Action (Flyer)
Distribute this downloadable flyer (background/ no background) to promote the IBCLC to health care professionals and others. Describes an IBCLC's scope of practice, settings where IBCLCs are found, and the importance of IBCLCs to breastfeeding families. This colorful flyer is also a useful promotional tool for affiliate events, conferences and IBCLC Day celebrations. Write your name and contact information in the box, Contact a Local IBCLC to promote your services! Contact info@ilca.org to request copies or download it and print your own.
