March 2nd is IBCLC DAY! #lactation #globalhealth #health #community #privatepractice #hospital #healthcare

DCBFC's Lactation Certification Preparation Course is back! Virtual attendance at all 9 sessions from 10a-2p is REQUIRED to receive CERPS. April Course dates are:  Week 1-5, 7, 9 Week 2-12, 14, 19 Week 3-26, 28, 30 For more details & to register, visit dcbfc.org

WE MISSED YOU! Just in case you missed the DCBFC Webinar Pandemic-Era Innovations in Tele-Lactation Support in the District of Columbia, you can access the recording by visiting dcbfc.org & search under our Past Events Tab.  #telelactation #lactationsupport #covid

Pledge to... Call out gendered actions or assumptions ✊🏾 Forge positive visibility for all women✊🏻 Try to influence others' beliefs and actions✊🏼 Celebrate women's achievements ✊ Help Forge women's equality by...✊🏿 #breakthebias #internationalwomensday2022

Let's talk about Latch Baby! You've probably heard many times that good positioning and latch are essential to successful breastfeeding....well it's true! Having your baby properly latched keeps you comfortable, keeps baby fed, and keeps your milk supply flowing! Continued..

Check out our tips on latch that are also featured in our DC Breastfeeding Resource Guide. Latch On Mama!!!! #latched #Latch #breastfeedingmom #breastfeed #breastfeedandgo #dcbfc

We know that IBCLC Day was March 2nd but let's keep the celebration going! Today we're highlighting HOSPITAL-BASED IBCLCS! IBCLCS in the hospital & Birthing facility setting are instrumental in getting families started with breastfeeding especially during... (Continued...)

...days when learning how initiate and manage breastfeeding. #dcbfc #ibclc #lactation #lactationsupport #breastfeeding #supportbreastfeeding #skintoskin #consultoradelactancia #ilca #iblce

We know that IBCLC Day was March 2nd but let's keep the celebration going! Today we're highlighting... PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY-BASED IBCLCS!!! Community-based IBCLCS and those in Private Practice setting are instrumental in... Continued...

...helping families with breastfeeding support and issues that may arise after discharge home. They are skilled at identifying the cause of common problems and working with families to come up with care plans that help to keep breastfeeding going therefore...

increasing the rates of continued breastfeeding. #dcbfc #ibclc #lactation #lactationsupport #breastfeeding #supportbreastfeeding #lactationprofessional #consultoradelactancia #ilca #iblce

Happy National Nutrition Month! This year's theme, "Celebrate a World of Flavors," showcases how flavors from cultures around the world is a tasty way to nourish ourselves and appreciate our diversity. Continued...

We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes!  Remember that breast milk is the best first food for babies! #food #foodie #eatright #eatclean #breastfeeding #breastfeed #firstfood #nationalnutritionmonth #Nutrition #dietician

Happy Mother’s Day from The DC Breastfeeding Coalition #MothersDay2022 #breastfeeding #DCBFC

We took a little break but are happy to say...WE ARE BACK!!!! Stay tuned for fresh, new content on... #nationalbreastfeedingmonth #worldbreastfeedingweek2022 #formulashortage #breastfeeding #lactationsupport #futureibclcscholarships #futureibclceducation

Part 1/3 Back Again by Popular Demand…The DCBFC Lactation Certification Preparation Summer 2022 Course! As a part of the coalition’s equity programs and our effort to increase the presence of BIPOCs in the lactation field, the course will help individuals...

Part 2/4 ...seeking lactation-specific education Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) required for applying for the IBLCE certification exam. Since February 2015, we've: 🌟Hosted 8 classes* 🌟Educated 94 students* 🌟17 have sat for the IBLCE Exam* 🌟11 of our...

Part 3/4 students have successfully passed the IBLCE Exam*!!! Online on camera attendance at all 9 sessions from 10am-2pm is REQUIRED to receive CERPS. Summer 2022 Course dates are: Week 1 August 2, 4, 6 Week 2 August 9, 11, 13 Week 3 August 23, 25, 27

Part 4/4 ASL interpretation available upon request!!!! For more details/to register, please visit dcbfc.org. *Does not include Spring 2022 cohort. #Lactationeducation #ibclc #bipoc #futureibclcofcolor #cerps #equityinlactation #aslinterpretation #deafcommunity