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You Are In For A Musical Treat!

Posted by NCTBA.org On August - 9 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

One of the best parts of the 2010 International Lactation Consultant Association conference last week was receiving a CD of a beautiful song Smoothing the Way written in honor of our 25th anniversary by singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford.  She is the daughter of Chris Mulford – one of the first IBCLCs who is our keynote speaker for the opening night of the Art of Breastfeeding conference in Chapel Hill on October 4th.

Zoe lives in England and performs on both sides of the Atlantic. When I found out Zoe was coming to the states, I promised Chris we’d spread the word throughout the breastfeeding/lactation community:

Zoe will be playing and singing at the Broad Street Café in Durham on Saturday, October 9th at 8 PM. Price: No cover charge

Broad Street Café

1116 Broad Street
Durham North Carolina 27705
919 416-9707

Durham, NC – Broad Street Cafe

For upcoming tour dates, her blog and on-going news – go to Zoe’s website: www.zoemulford.com

Hoping you can plan to come hear her in person,

Mary

ILCA Board Announces Photo Contest!

Posted by NCTBA.org On August - 5 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS


ILCA is pleased to announce a 25th Anniversary Photo Contest on the topic, “Next Generation of IBCLCs” in honor of the 25th anniversary of the profession, being celebrated all year!  This is your opportunity to share your photos of you at work, assisting a mother breastfeeding her baby or babies.

These winning photos will be used on the website, in marketing flyers and future banners or signs to be used at conferences.  We will also feature the winning photos in future editions of the eGlobe.

Criteria for entering: youngish IBCLCs with mothers/babies.  What is considered “youngish”?  You decide!  Photographers should aim to have a background that isn’t too cluttered or that shows  mother/baby standing or sitting in front of a window.  Pictures should be of high resolution, and include faces of either the mother or baby (or both) whenever possible.

All entries should be accompanied by a “Consent to Photograph” form, which is available on the website on the Press Room page, found under the “In the News” tab (scroll to the bottom of the page).

The contest is sponsored by the 25th Anniversary Task Force, and is open to any IBCLC with current, non-expired IBLCE certification. You do not need to be an ILCA member to participate.

A panel of judges from the 25th Anniversary Task Force will select three winners. Prizes include:

• 1st Prize:   Five FREE ILCA study modules
• 2nd Prize:  Three FREE ILCA study modules
• 3rd Prize:  Two FREE ILCA study module

All winners will be notified by email after November 15.

Deadline for photos is: November 1, 2010. All photos should be submitted electronically to Vicki Hobbs at the ILCA Office at vicki@ilca.org. Please include your full name and email address. For more information, contact the ILCA office at: 1-888-ILCA-IS-U (452-2478).

BEST Services August Newsletter

Posted by NCTBA.org On August - 4 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

BEST Services (Breastfeeding Education Support and Training Services)

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week Newsletter

News From IBLCE

Posted by NCTBA.org On August - 4 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS
IBLCE & ILCA Announcement

IBLCE and ILCA Announce New IBCLC Lactation Care Award Program

Dear IBCLC,


The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) are pleased to announce an exciting new recognition program for hospitals and birthing facilities. It’s called the IBCLC Lactation Care Award for hospitals, birthing facilities, and other birthing services worldwide that hire currently certified International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).


Recognition Will Include:

  • Listing in a brand new directory of facilities hiring IBCLCs, available January 1, 2011 at www.IBCLCcare.org. This directory will be widely promoted to new mothers and the general public. Both ILCA and IBLCE websites will include links to the directory.
  • Letter and certificate suitable for framing from ILCA/IBLCE
  • Press release to the local media
  • Language that can be used in the facility’s newsletter
  • One free “ILCA Career Mart” listing on the ILCA website for recruiting additional IBCLC positions

Be sure that YOUR facility is included in this special initiative!

Application Process:

Hospitals, birthing facilities, and birthing services can apply online at www.IBCLCcare.org beginning September 1, 2010. Deadline for listing in the 2011 directory is November 30, 2010. Information to share with your employer about the award is included on the website.

Minimum criteria include:

  • Hospitals, birthing facilities, and birthing services with one or more dedicated lactation consultant positions with IBCLC as the required credential, and a dedicated lactation program available 5-7 days a week.
  • Description and documentation of a project in the last two years that promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding.
  • Documentation of having conducted breastfeeding training/updates for nursing, medical, and other staff within the last two years.

Visit the new website at www.IBCLCcare.org to learn more and apply today! Or, contact IBLCE at international@iblce.org or ILCA at info@ilca.org.


Ellen McIntyre


Ellen McIntyre, Chair
IBLCE Board of Directors

Cathy Carothers

Cathy Carothers, President

ILCA Board of Directors

Fest Promtes Breast-Feeding

Posted by NCTBA.org On August - 3 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

“More than 100 people filled Weaver Street Market to help kick off World Breastfeeding Week and to recognize Rosensweet’s chocolate shop and about a dozen other businesses for their friendliness to nursing mothers.”

Our own Triangle Breastfeeding Alliance member, Donna Hedgepeth is quoted, as the News and Observer discusses breastfeeding in public.

Breastfeeding Cafe’s

Posted by NCTBA.org On July - 24 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

La Leche League in Wake County ( www.lllofnc.org ) offers breastfeeding cafés – free, casual, drop-in programs for nursing moms and pregnant moms who want to know more about breastfeeding. It is fine to bring your lunch. Babies are always welcome.

Babiology, a children’s consignment store in Five Points at 2012 Fairview Road in Raleigh, hosts La Leche League breastfeeding cafés from 12-1 PM on Thursdays.

The RTP Breastfeeding Café meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Diapering Doula, 4109 Grace Park Drive in Morrisville.

The Western Wake Breastfeeding Café meets from noon to 1:30 PM each Friday at the Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Drive in Cary.

Elsewhere in this region, the Carrboro Breastfeeding Café is from 1-2 PM on Mondays at The Red Hen, 201 Weaver Street in Carrboro.

A Fayetteville Breastfeeding Café is on the 4th Friday each month at 10 AM at MacPherson Presbyterian Church, 3525 Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville.

NCBC Meeting this Saturday

Posted by NCTBA.org On July - 14 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

Attached at the end of this message is the meeting agenda, an application for a NC Community Foundation Women’s grant, and a letter drafted by Melissa Bartick, regarding what the federal government could do with our tax dollars to support breastfeeding (which we can use to help us think about our answer to the request for discussion suggestions from the NC Child Fatality Task Force).

Many thanks to Joan Levy for arranging for our meeting this Saturday, July 17th at the Duke Teer House in Durham from 10 – 2.

The Teer House phone number is (919) 477-2644.

Directions to Teer House at 4019 North Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704:
It is two blocks north of Durham Regional Hospital. The directions below bring you in via Duke Street and the back of the house, but it can also be accessed from Roxboro Road.  It is the larger, 2-story house on the property.


From I-40 East or West - Get onto the 147 Durham Freeway toward Durham. Take the Duke Street Exit. Continue on Duke Street, which is a one way through downtown for a few miles. Continue on North Duke Street through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

To return to 147 - Go out to Duke Street the same way that you came in. Take a left onto Duke Street. Go over the I-85 overpass. Duke Street becomes Gregson Street, which is a one-way street. Follow Gregson Street for a couple of miles through downtown Durham. Immediately after the 147 overpass, take the next left onto 147 South.

From 70 W - (which can be accessed from North Raleigh via Hwy 98 West or I-540) Take 70 West towards Durham. When 70 West & I-85 South merge please stay left toward I-85 South, 70 West. Take the Duke Street exit # 176. Continue on North Duke Street through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

To return to 70 – Go out to Duke Street the same way that you came in. Take a left on Duke Street. Follow Duke Street to I-85/70 East. Go over the bridge and take the immediate right exit onto I-85 North/70 East.

From Chapel Hill - Take 15-501 North I-85 North towards Durham. Take the Duke Street/ Roxboro exit #176 B which goes under the bridge and circles back over I-85. Once you cross the bridge go through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

From West taking I-85: Take the Duke Street/ Roxboro exit #176 B which goes under the bridge and circles back over I-85. Once you cross the bridge go through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

Directions to Teer House at 4019 North Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704:
It is two blocks north of Durham Regional Hospital. The directions below bring you in via Duke Street and the back of the house, but it can also be accessed from Roxboro Road.  It is the larger, 2-story house on the property.

From I-40 East or West - Get onto the 147 Durham Freeway toward Durham. Take the Duke Street Exit. Continue on Duke Street, which is a one way through downtown for a few miles. Continue on North Duke Street through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

To return to 147 - Go out to Duke Street the same way that you came in. Take a left onto Duke Street. Go over the I-85 overpass. Duke Street becomes Gregson Street, which is a one-way street. Follow Gregson Street for a couple of miles through downtown Durham. Immediately after the 147 overpass, take the next left onto 147 South.

From 70 W - (which can be accessed from North Raleigh via Hwy 98 West or I-540) Take 70 West towards Durham. When 70 West & I-85 South merge please stay left toward I-85 South, 70 West. Take the Duke Street exit # 176. Continue on North Duke Street through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

To return to 70 – Go out to Duke Street the same way that you came in. Take a left on Duke Street. Follow Duke Street to I-85/70 East. Go over the bridge and take the immediate right exit onto I-85 North/70 East.

From Chapel Hill - Take 15-501 North I-85 North towards Durham. Take the Duke Street/ Roxboro exit #176 B which goes under the bridge and circles back over I-85. Once you cross the bridge go through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

From West taking I-85: Take the Duke Street/ Roxboro exit #176 B which goes under the bridge and circles back over I-85. Once you cross the bridge go through 5 traffic lights. You will pass KinderCare on your right. Take the next right onto Frasier Street. Take the first left across from the Duke Clinic onto a small access road. (WATCH FOR THE POTHOLES). Bear to your right into the Teer House parking lot. Teer House is the large white house. You may park behind the Teer House or on the front circle.

Agenda 2010-07-17

Joint Letter on breastfeeding 3-16 Official Bartick

2010_NCCF_Womens_Fund_Application-1

Your Input Is Invited . . .

Posted by NCTBA.org On July - 14 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

The NC Child Fatality Task Force requests suggestions of issues that the

Task Force should consider for the upcoming legislative year.


Send your ideas to:

Elizabeth Hudgins, Executive Director

Child Fatality Task Force

Elizabeth.Hudgins@dhhs.nc.gov

Office: 919-707-5626

July Meeting Minutes

Posted by NCTBA.org On July - 14 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

July Meeting Minutes are now posted on the Minutes page.

Private side for paid members only is in the works.  Once this site becomes online the minutes will only be posted for members only to see.

For membership information please click here.


Don’t forget to send our website to all of your colleagues and friends.  Remind them that we have a Facebook page in which they will automatically be updated with our current articles.  Also let them know, we can be placed into their favorite RSS reader to read our pages.


Look forward to having each one of you coming back to our site often.

July 6th Meeting Reminder

Posted by NCTBA.org On July - 5 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS

                               Triangle Breastfeeding Alliance

Our Goal:          To provide networking and education for the people who care for breastfeeding families in the Triangle area. 

Our Mission:      To increase the number of mothers who achieve their personal breastfeeding goals and their satisfaction with the care and support that they receive.

 Below is the proposed agenda for our July 6th meeting. Email any additions or corrections to mary_overfield@yahoo.com and please look it over to see if you need to bring any information with you to our meeting on Tuesday at 1:00 in the Andrews Center at WakeMed.

 We are looking forward to hearing more about the evaluations of our conference, sharing our impressions and finding out how we did financially, as well as beginning to plan the agenda for our 2011 conference on Thursday, June 2nd.

 Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for breastfeeding families. Hope you have an enjoyable holiday!

 Mary

 Proposed Agenda

  1. Treasurer’s report – Sheri
  2. Membership chair’s report – Jam
  3. Discussion of May 13th Conference
  1. Evaluations
  • Speaker scores and comments 
  • Overall conference feedback

2. Financial reports – Sherika and Melissa

3.TBA exhibit

  • Tablecloth
  • Logo

4. Silent auction report – Margie

 Ideas for 2011 conference

  1. Date
  2. Topic ideas:
  • Hand Expression Increasing Milk Supply
  • Helping the Post Surgical BF Mother (esp., Bariatric surgery)
  • Safe Baby Wearing
  • Safe Co-Sleeping
  • What Happens When The Moon Shines? (Panel of night nurses, parents, lactation consultants, peer counselors discussing sleep).
  • A discussion of all the different BF organizations
  • Effects of our US Health Care Culture: Self Assessment of Your Practice 

5. Dues

  1. Structure for dues payments
  • Conference date as the deadline?
  • Pay Pal account?
  1. Benefits for members


6. Website update – Rebekkah


7.  Grand Rounds at Rex report – Sheri

 

8. Exhibiting at Art of Breastfeeding Conference

 

9.WakeMed Breastfeeding Core Course

 

10.New business


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