Agree 100% Pamela. And I think when I send my letter I will explain that this kind of lack of support for the IBCLC is why I dropped my membership. It really does feel like we are under attack both from without and from within. 

Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, USA & France
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC



Date:    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:09:43 +0100
From:    Pamela Morrison <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: ILCA recruitment mailing

Dear Fellow LCs,

A few days ago I received a mailing from ILCA looking to fill a job 
vacancy on a collaborative project with another organization, which 
has as its object helping hospitals increase breastfeeding initiation 
rates. A worthy cause.  But requirements include RN and IBCLC 
credentials, and experience working with families in a hospital 
setting, knowledge of BFHI, experience in training nurses etc.

I should say right now that I'm not interested in applying.  But does 
anyone else (apart from me) feel any concern that ILCA is attempting 
to recruit IBCLCs who are also required to have another 
qualification?  I can see why being an RN would be helpful, but my 
objection is that ILCA , the professional association for IBCLCs, 
whose self-proclaimed vision is that the IBCLC is the globally 
recognized professional authority on lactation, and whose mission is 
to advance the IBCLC profession worldwide through leadership, 
advocacy, professional development and research, felt the need to 
advertise for a position where being "only" an IBCLC was clearly inadequate.

Would anyone care to join me in writing to Jessica Lytle, Assistance 
Executive Director of ILCA, at <[log in to unmask]> to express concern??

Pamela Morrison IBCLC
Rustington, England





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