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BF in the News

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Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of SIDS

The LA Times reports that an international team of researchers analyzed an array of studies on breastfeeding and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), finding that infants who were breastfed, for any length of time, had 60% lower risk of SIDS than those who were not breastfed at all. Infants fed only breastmilk — no formula — for any period of time had a 73% lower risk of sudden death. Read more in Pediatrics online.


Public Breastfeeding Still Controversial

A resale shop owner in the Chicago area took issue recently with a young mother breast-feeding in his store, testing once again the acceptance of public breastfeeding. Dozens of moms later staged a “nurse-in” outside the shop. All but two states have legislation of some kind that supports a mother’s right to breast-feed. More details in the LA Times.

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Police: Baby Died From Morphine In Breast Milk

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Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Source-The Post and Currier

A 6-week-old baby in South Carolina died after she received lethal doses of the painkiller morphine through her mother’s breast milk, authorities said Friday.

Stephanie Greene, 37, was charged with homicide by child abuse after a seven-month investigation that began when her daughter, Alexis, was found dead in her bed in her Campobello home. Authorities say the painkiller got into Greene’s breast milk after she took pills and used patches containing morphine constantly since the child’s birth.

Spartanburg County deputies opened a homicide investigation in January when autopsy results showed a lethal level of morphine in the child’s body.

Breast-feeding mothers are allowed to take morphine because low levels of the painkiller pass into the mother’s milk when taken properly, said Diana West, a spokeswoman for La Leche League International, which encourages breast-feeding in new mothers.

“Most drugs like morphine pass so poorly through human milk that it is nearly impossible for a child to have a therapeutic dose, much less a lethal dose,” West said.

Authorities said their investigation shows Greene illegally obtained the drugs at least 38 times in less than two years at a Spartanburg pharmacy, according to state Department of Health and Environmental Control investigators.

That led authorities also to charge Greene with 38 counts of violating drug distribution laws. If convicted, Greene faces up to 5 years in prison for each felony count. She also faces 20 years to life in prison if convicted of homicide by child abuse.

Greene was being held in the Spartanburg County jail awaiting a bond hearing. Her husband, Randy, refused to talk about the case or give the name of his wife’s attorney when reached by phone by an Associated Press reporter.

“You know about as much as I do right now,” he said

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Categories : Media

Swindled: The Ugly Side of Milk Donation

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Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Milk sharing, banking, and donation have been in the news lately. Some people advocate sharing; some advocate milk banking via donation.  What I’m sure no one wants is for moms to be swindled out of their breast milk, but that’s exactly what’s happening – and on a widespread, national basis.

That’s right: moms are being swindled out of their milk donations so that Prolacta Bioscience can PROFIT from them.

 

Read the rest of this article- Just West of Crunchy

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Categories : Breastfeeding

WBW Action Folder

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Please see the announcement below about World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), including the publication of the Action Folder.

 

The WBW theme for 2011 is focused on engaging and mobilizing youth intergenerational work with the slogan of: “Talk to Me! Breastfeeding – A 3-D Experience.” USBC is collecting information about how organizations are engaging with youth (defined as those between the ages of 15-24). The survey also will collect information on how you are planning to celebrate WBW, so we encourage you to review the Action Folder for suggestions and ideas. Read More→

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Educational Conference In Charlotte

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

From:
Pamela K. Murphy, Phd. Cnm, Ibclc
pam@lactationresources.com

Message:
I am writing to to let you know that I will be organizing a educational conference in Charlotte on September 12, 201l. CERPS will be available and the conference will be focused on “Human Milk Components”. Details can be found on www.thelactationconference.com

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Can you please post the details on your website.

Thanks,
Pamela

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Categories : Education

Free Educational Opportunity

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Breastfeeding Grand Rounds 2011

Breastfeeding and Social Media

Free Live Webcast
Thursday, August 4, 2011 
8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time

Click here to Register

Speakers:
Ruth Lawrence, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, and author of “Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession”

Jennifer Manganello
Assistant Professor, Social Behavior & Community Health
University at Albany School of Public Health

Moderator: Mary Applegate, MD, MPH
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University at Albany School of Public Health,
Director, NYS Preventive Medicine Residency Program

The changing channels for communication present huge opportunities for promoting and supporting breastfeeding. But they also present huge opportunities for spreading misinformation and propaganda that undermine breastfeeding. This program will examine the benefits of using social media to promote breastfeeding and will consider strategies for finding reliable source materials online and through social media.

Click here to Register

For more information, visit our website.

Call Sue Brooks at 518-402-0330 or e-mail coned@albany.edu if you need assistance.

Thank you!

University at Albany, School of Public Health
Center for Public Health Continuing Education
1 University Place, Rensselear, NY 12144 • Phone (518) 402-0330

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Categories : Education

Effect of exclusive breastfeeding on the development of children’s cognitive function in the Krakow prospective birth cohort study.

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

The main goal of the study was to assess the effect of exclusive breastfeeding on the neurodevelopment of children over a 7-year follow-up period and to test the hypothesis that the observed cognitive gain in breastfed children in the first years of life is a strong predictor of their cognitive development trajectory, which may be continued in later life.

 

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June Minutes posted

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Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

We had great conference.  Thank you to all who came.  We hope you enjoy it.  Please come back next year.

June meeting minutes are now posted. Click here.

Membership renewal- Renewal deadline shall be June 30th with a grace period until July 31st before Members-Only privileges expire.  You will be taken off members list.

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Categories : General

June Medications & More Newsletter

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Sunday, June 19th, 2011

Medications & More Monthly Newsletter

To view the June 2011 newsletter, click here.

Thanks!

The Hale Publishing Team

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Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

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Sunday, June 19th, 2011

 

Call for Nominations for the Board of Directors of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

IBLCE is seeking to fill two Board member positions beginning in 2011 for a three-year term. All candidates should be fluent in English with an appreciation of international working and collaborating.

 

IBLCE is seeking a…
Registered Practicing Midwife, RN, or public health practitioner with the following skill set:
  • Experience in supporting and promoting breastfeeding and lactation support
  • Understanding of Global health
  • Management, finance, or information technology experience preferred

IBLCE is also seeking a…
PhD Researcher with the following skill set:

  • Experience in undertaking and critiquing research
  • Awareness of the public health benefits of breastfeeding

Preferred skill set:
  • Previous Board director experience
  • Understanding of finance management and audit
  • Living and working outside the United States
  • Marketing experience
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Nominate Yourself!

Email your letter of interest, resume/CV, and referee information to Cindy Hogan, Executive Assistant by July 18, 2011 to express your interest in one of the Board positions.

 

Email cindy@iblce.org

Interested?

Please submit your letter expressing your interest and addressing the above skill sets, along with your resume/CV and the names and contact details (including email address) of three referees to the Executive Assistant, Cindy Hogan (cindy@iblce.org ), by July 18, 2011. Only complete applications sent to the above email address by this date will be considered.

 

All applicants should first review and be willing to comply with the following documents: the Conflict of Interest Policy and Disclosure Form, Commitment to Serve, IBLCE WHO Code Policy and Board Member Job Description.

 

Appointments will be made at the September 2011 Board meeting.

 

IBLCE sets the standards…

for the certification and recertification of the practitioners of breastfeeding and lactation care. IBLCE is a non-profit organization that develops and administers the certification examination for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). The IBLCE examination is the premier international credential in lactation consulting and is administered in multiple languages and at numerous sites around the world.

 

Mission: IBLCE is the global authority that determines the competence of practitioners in lactation and breastfeeding care.

 

Vision: IBLCE will advance the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide by improving the quality and increasing the number of practitioners of lactation and breastfeeding care.

 

Board Position Description

Members of the IBLCE Board of Directors are a primary force in, and personally responsible for, enabling the organization to achieve its mission, vision, goals, and fulfill IBLCE’s obligation to the public. In addition to being committed to breastfeeding, members must be participatory, knowledgeable, strong and supportive, and empowering of the elected officers, leadership, and staff. Members bring diverse resources and talents that benefit the long-term viability of the organization. The primary role of a Board member is to focus on the development of policies that govern the implementation of the certification program.

Duties of Board Members

Participate:

  • Place a high priority on participating in all regular activities and attending all meetings of the Board.
  • Educate oneself about the organization’s mission, vision, purpose, goals, policies, programs, and services. Identify the strengths and needs of IBLCE.
  • Serve willingly and enthusiastically in leadership positions and committee assignments.
  • Recognize, respect, value, and support differences of personal style, opinion, culture, and perspective.
  • Bring a sense of humor to the Board.

Set Policy:

  • Participate in the development and establishment of policies.

Plan:

  • Monitor progress towards achieving the strategic plan.
  • Initiate continued planning and evaluation activities to improve IBLCE.
  • Be knowledgeable about the environment in which IBLCE functions.
  • Follow trends in the lactation field to best serve both the profession and protect mothers and children worldwide.

Monitor Finances:

  • Help ensure the long-term financial stability and integrity of IBLCE.

Integrity:

  • Maintain independence and objectivity.
  • Serve with a sense of high ethical purpose and personal integrity.
  • Serve the organization as a whole rather than any individual interest group or constituency.
  • Maintain confidentiality on all matters involving the Board until there is public disclosure or the information is a matter of public record.
  • Disclose any possible conflicts of interest to the Board and abstain from both the discussion and the vote on any matter in which the member has a personal or business interest.
  • Neither accept nor offer favors or gifts from or to anyone who does business with IBLCE.

Time commitment:

  • Commit to a 3-year term, September 2011-September 2014.
  • Attend 2 (approximately 5-day) meetings annually, 3 days of committee meetings and 1 day of Board meetings. In March (in the Americas) and September (site alternates between the Americas, Asia/Pacific, and Europe/Middle East regions).
  • Serve on at least two Board committees.
  • Invest time between Board meetings to answer emails, participate in discussions via the online community and fulfill committee obligations, which vary with your role on the Board.
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