The Centre for Breastfeeding Education and Research’s mission is:
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to provide equity minded education and training in breastfeeding and human lactation,
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to enhance evidence-base innovative research,
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to study the Professional Identity Formation of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and advance the recognition of the profession worldwide,
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to celebrate diversity and foster Communities of Practice and Learning in the field globally,
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to provide an international research platform for worldwide IBCLCs or lactation supporters to connect and learn together.
The Centre for Breastfeeding Education and Research hosts the international Art and Science of Breastfeeding course (previously known as Breastfeeding London Course), as well as tailored breastfeeding education/training for Health Care Providers (HCP) or Breastfeeding Counsellors/Peer supporters.