Advocate Condell recognized for excellence in lactation care
The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) have recognized Advocate Condell Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.
Advocate Condell Medical Center has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLCs) and providing a lactation program that is available 5-7 days a week for breastfeeding families. In addition, Advocate Condell demonstrated that they have provided recent breastfeeding training for medical staff that care for new families, and have recently completed activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
According to Cathy Carothers, President of ILCA, “This recognition highlights the efforts being made by maternity facilities all across the world to help mothers get off to a good start with breastfeeding, and to support them in reaching their goals. IBCLCs have the only internationally recognized lactation certification in the world, and are highly skilled in helping mothers with the questions and concerns that can arise. They are also an important part of the overall maternal and child health team by assuring that evidence-based policies and practices are in place that help mothers succeed with breastfeeding.”
IBCLCs focus on preventive care, so they are available during pregnancy to assess the mother and provide information on how to get off to a good start. They continue that assistance after the baby is born by helping mothers latch their babies appropriately and answering their questions, and continue supporting them as their baby grows. Further, IBCLCs assist mothers returning to work or school, and help mothers in more unusual situations such as breastfeeding more than one baby, nursing a sick or premature infant, and dealing with other challenges.
“We are honored to receive this award that acknowledges our commitment to promoting the health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child,” said Lisa Plucinski, MSN, RN, ICCE, IBCLC, lactation program coordinator at Advocate Condell. “We will continue to educate new mothers and hopefully increase the number of women who choose to breastfeed.”
Advocate Condell is one of only nine hospitals in Illinois to receive this recognition, and is proud to support health and well-being of mothers and their children. For more information about Advocate Condell's obstetrics program, including how you can schedule a tour of the birthing center, visit http://www.advocatehealth.com/condell/OB.