The Association of Lactation Consultants in Ireland (ALCI) has been in operation for 25 years.
The purpose of the Association is to promote the professional development, advancement and recognition of
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for the benefit of breastfeeding infants and children, mothers, families and the wider community.
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27
May
May
The WHO Code on the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
by Stephanie Murray
It’s the week of WHO Code’s 39th birthday and a great opportunity to heighten awareness of “...
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05
May
May
Breastfeeding Support during the COVID-19 Restrictions
Since the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures, everyone providing breastfeeding support in I...
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12
Mar
Mar
Spring Study Day 20 CANCELLED
Unfortunately, ALCI Council has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Spring Study Day. Those who had registered will be cont...
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28
Feb
Feb
Brazilian Food Guide for Children under 2 to Prevent Obesity by Fiona Rea
There was a lot of claps and cheers of excitement in the audience when the Brazilian Ministry of Health’s new food guide wa...
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21
Jan
Jan
Lyndsey Hookway: Keynote Speaker at Spring Study Day 2020
“Let’s talk about sleep, baby!”
Saturday March 28th 2020. Radisson Blu, Athlone
The Association of ...
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20
Jan
Jan
Why Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma Matter by Amy Brown. Book Review.
Review by Orla Dorgan
Short book 135 pages. ‘Why Matter’ series published by Pinter and Martin.
I was exc...
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18
Dec
Dec
The Road to Rio – review of the IBFAN Conference by Sue Jameson
I have been asked numerous questions since returning from The IBFAN World Breastfeeding Conference in Rio de Janiero, the top...
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07
Dec
Dec
Nuggets from the 2019 ILCA Conference
ALCI President Sue Jameson attended The 2019 ILCA Conference in Atlanta in July and compiled these conference 'nuggets':
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Membership Information
Membership of ALCI is open to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (Full Membership), institutions and other entities that wish to be associated with ALCI (Institutional Membership) and any others interested in the care of the breastfeeding mother and her baby (Associate Membership).
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