Hello all lactation fans and supports! Tomorrow officially kicks off Breastfeeding Awareness Month- IBCLE is celebrating that, especially, by having tomorrow be IBCLC Appreciation Day! You can market your role and advocate for the importance of our jobs by using the below social media ideas: (Suggestions by IBCLE)
*Ideas for IBCLCs- Share your “why” on social media. Give your personal and professional connections an inside look at your “why.” Prompts to guide you: • I became an IBCLC because… • My proudest moment as an IBCLC has been… • You might not know this about IBCLCs but… • IBCLCs are important because… • IBCLCs are [adjective]…
*For IBCLCs Happy #IBCLCAppreciationDay to my fellow International Board Certified Lactation Consultants! I’m proud to be a part of this highly trained, hardworking, and AMAZING community. As experienced healthcare pros, we make life healthier, more comfortable, and happier for new families every day! [TAG International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners] #ThanksIBCLCs
World Breastfeeding week is officially August 1-7! The theme this year is "Closing the Gap- Breastfeeding Support for All"
Feel free to utilize the WBW Logo in your social media this next week as well!
Brittney Gibson, IBCLC, OLCA NW Rep