The Centre for Breastfeeding Education and Research’s mission is:
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to improve breastfeeding and human lactation education through professional education and development,
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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.