Fitforbirth Lactation

19/05/2026

Human milk is more than just nutrition; it is a life-saving clinical intervention, especially for our most vulnerable preterm infants. On this International Human Milk Donation Day, ILCA® celebrates the selfless donors and the regulated milk banks that ensure equitable access to this vital resource.

Why Human Milk Matters
🔹 Clinical Gold Standard: For infants in the NICU, expressed milk from a donor can significantly reduce the risk of severe complications.
🔹 The IBCLC® Advantage: An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) is essential in helping mother-infant dyads or lactating parents establish their own supply while navigating the donation process.
🔹 Equity in Care: We advocate for systems where human milk is available to every infant based on medical need, not socioeconomic status.

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27/04/2026

Honoured to be featured by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) as part of the WEPNTK I Online Curriculum Task Force.
This initiative focuses on developing the online version of What Every Physician Needs to Know (WEPNTK I)—a rigorous, CME-eligible program designed to expand global access to evidence-based breastfeeding medicine education.
Grateful to be part of this collaborative international effort and to represent India in advancing this work.

WEPNTK I Online Curriculum Task Force Volunteers play a critical role in supporting the development of the online version of our What Every Physician Needs to Know Part I (WEPNTK I) course by contributing subject-matter expertise and educational insight. Volunteers collaborate within focused subgroups to support key areas such as competency mapping, content review and alignment, assessment development, learner engagement strategies, and speaker guidance and support. Through structured review, feedback, and collaborative work, volunteers help ensure the course remains clinically relevant, educationally rigorous, and aligned with ABM standards and accreditation requirements. This work supports the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s mission to expand global access to high-quality, evidence-based education in breastfeeding and lactation medicine education.