About ILCA
OUR CORE VALUES
Knowledge. We believe knowledge guides our practice, strengthens our value, and supports our role in transforming global health.
Diversity. We foster an inclusive environment that supports leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research from varied perspectives.
Equity. We support global access to the IBCLC profession and availability of skilled lactation care
OUR VISION
World health transformed through breastfeeding and skilled lactation care.
OUR MISSION
To advance the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant profession worldwide through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research.
OUR AREAS OF IMPACT
As we move forward, we will measure each idea, decision, program, and initiative against these Core Values and determine how they will impact our three primary areas of impact: our members, the IBCLC profession, and the world.
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