#ILCA18
ILCA Pres Griswold: we are doing this work in a world where corporate interests have growing support #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Very happy to see that @PostpartumHelp has an insert in the conference bag at #ILCA18. This is an excellent resource with which every lactation care provider should be familiar. Keep their info handy! #4thTrimester @MarchForMoms #MaternalMentalHealth
November 24, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Getting excited for #ILCA18! Time to rep @USLCA and @BabyCafeUSA, meet up with old friends, and make new connections! Oh, and learning - all the learning about #Lactation #Breastfeeding #Chestfeeding #HumanMilk #AllParents
November 24, 2024 at 10:16 AM
#ILCA18 I always say I’m not going to cry but when you look around and see hundreds of people who do what you do, coming together, well, it’s imossible not to be overwhelmed by the collective energy. #ProudToWorkInLactation #WeAreBetterTogether @USLCA @ILCA1985
November 24, 2024 at 9:39 AM
#ilca18 self-reflection getting us ready to be present and prepared to give
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
#ILCA18 committing myself to drink water every time I pass the water jug as one of my self-care works
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
#ILCA18 surprised to look at my list of “accomplishments” over the last year and find they are all in the advocacy arena, not clinical things!😮
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Plenary #ILCA18 : James McKenna, PhD on #Breastsleeping
November 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
#ilca18 McKenna: telling parents where their baby is permitted to sleep takes away their rights as parents
November 24, 2024 at 9:26 AM
#ILCA18 Here’s another piece which clearly demonstrates how the US places commercial interests above health: https://nyp.st/2Lr9Z12.
November 24, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Wefwafwa: WHO’s African Region has taken the lead in implementing Full Provisions of the #WHOCode #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:20 AM
The #WHOCode is not a “menu of options!” Full Provisions is the only way to make it work to its fullest extent and purpose of protecting #families & #babies #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:20 AM
US lens: “but families who cannot afford it can get it provided to them” —> unfortunately, this does NOT guarantee enough formula is fed to baby #ILCA18
November 24, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Wefwafwa: “Create a critical mass of Code advocates & supporters” - strong partnerships #BetterTogether #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Follow IBFAN at @IBFANGC #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Global lens: malnutrition can result when families cannot afford all the #infantformula a baby requires #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Wefwafwa: the WTO does not consider the #WHOCode a #BarrierToTrade #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
@USbreastfeeding has guidance for US-based media on how to portray #breastfeeding responsibly #ilca18
November 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM