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Welcome to BCLCA


We are an organization of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other individuals who wish to protect, support, and promote breastfeeding and chestfeeding. We are working to make breastfeeding the norm in British Columbia. 

We support the WHO Baby Friendly Initiative and the World Health Organization International Code of Breast-milk Substitutes, also known as the WHO Code.

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Campaign to have IBCLCs as part of 811

Over the last several years, the BCLCA has been working on an initiative to ensure all parents in British Columbia have access to International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) care through 811.  

We envision a province where equitable access to infant feeding support is integrated into our healthcare systems and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

We are very happy to present an SBAR communication developed by our Board of Directors (which is fillable and can be signed as endorsement), as well as a letter that outlines the ways in which families and professionals can help advance this important initiative, and to whom it can be sent. 


We Aim To...

  • Provide a communication network for members
  • Promote, protect, and support breastfeeding
  • Liaise with organizations with similar intent
  • Support the WHO Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
  • Increase awareness of breastfeeding issues
  • Provide lactation education to members and others
  • Promote and support ILCA Standards of Practice
  • Offer educational opportunities to health professionals 


For Families

  • Find an IBCLC
  • Links 
    • PSBC Babys Best Chance
    • LactMed
      • Feeding while taking medications
  • BF in public 
  • BC milk bank
  • Feeding in emergencies
  • Returning to work


Upcoming events

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For Professionals

  • Become a member - benefits, form etc.
  • Events
  • Continuing professional development
  • How to become an IBCLC
  • Resources
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Board Members


Katherine Bartel

President 


Swati Scott 

Secretary 


Sonia Bonato

Treasurer 


Karly Keeping

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Email: info.bclca@gmail.com

Land acknowledgement

Members of the BCLCA live, work and play on many traditional and unceded territories in British Columbia.  We are committed to decolonization, reconciliation, and creating lasting relationships with families across the province.


Language

The BCLCA is committed to supporting families of all gender identities.  We acknowledge that not all parents who feed their babies with their body identify as female, and that commonly used words associated with feeding babies are implicitly gendered. We encourage all lactation providers to have respectful conversations with families to identify and utilize personalized language. The BCLCA is currently using language guided by the SOGC and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine statements. As gender inclusive language continues to evolve, we welcome further learning while we work towards inclusive support for all British Columbia Families.

Contact Us: info.bclca@gmail.com



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