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ELCA Honors IBCLC Day 2025 and Amplifies Voices

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  • March 6, 2025

ELCA Honors IBCLC Day 2025 and Amplifies Voices

The Egyptian Lactation Consultants Association (ELCA) proudly celebrated International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day on the 5th of March 2025, recognizing the invaluable contributions of these highly skilled professionals to maternal and infant health across Egypt.

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of March to acknowledge the expertise and dedication of IBCLCs worldwide. This day, initiated by the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), highlights the crucial role IBCLCs play in supporting breastfeeding families. ELCA is proud to follow the footsteps of ILCA in celebrating this important day and promoting the highest standards of lactation care within Egypt.

This year’s celebration was marked by a vibrant campaign on our official Facebook page, designed to bridge the gap between the public and the crucial work of IBCLCs. We invited lactation consultants from across the nation to share their insights and perspectives by answering the question:

"What is the one thing you want everyone to know about lactation consultants?"

The response was overwhelming, with heartfelt and informative answers pouring in from dedicated IBCLCs. Their words illuminated the multifaceted role of lactation consultants, highlighting their expertise in:

  • Providing evidence-based support for breastfeeding mothers.
  • Addressing complex breastfeeding challenges and offering tailored solutions.
  • Empowering mothers to make informed decisions about infant feeding.
  • Advocating for breastfeeding-friendly environments in hospitals and communities.
  • Offering compassionate and patient-centered care.
"Supports mothers from pregnancy till weaning"
"Supports mothers from pregnancy till weaning"
"Plays a crucial role in addressing challenges arising during the breastfeeding journey"
"Plays a crucial role in addressing challenges arising during the breastfeeding journey"
"Supports the mother in all aspects regarding her relationship with her child"
"Supports the mother in all aspects regarding her relationship with her child"
"Help to guide paternal roles for supporting their wives during breastfeeding"
"Help to guide paternal roles for supporting their wives during breastfeeding"
"Gives you the perfect start to your motherhood"
"Gives you the perfect start to your motherhood"
"Provides optimum support to mothers in the postpartum period"
"Provides optimum support to mothers in the postpartum period"
"Can have a preventive role if consulted early"
"Can have a preventive role if consulted early"
"The No 1 supporter for the nursing mothers throughout her breastfeeding journey"
"The No 1 supporter for the nursing mothers throughout her breastfeeding journey"

The campaign’s success underscored the importance of raising public awareness about the specialized skills and knowledge that IBCLCs possess. By sharing their voices directly, we aimed to demystify the profession and emphasize the critical role these experts play in promoting optimal infant nutrition and maternal well-being.

ELCA remains committed to supporting the professional development of IBCLCs in Egypt and advocating for policies that promote breastfeeding-friendly practices. We thank all the lactation consultants who participated in this year’s campaign and congratulate them on their dedication to improving the lives of mothers and infants.