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Fiona Lang-Sharpe NAMCW IBCLC
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Fiona Lang-Sharpe NAMCW IBCLC
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For 25 years, International Board 
Certifi ed Lactation Consultants 
(IBCLCs) have provided high quality 
lactation care and services to new 
mothers and infants.  More than 
22,000 IBCLCs practice worldwide 
as vital members of the health care 
team in hospitals, neonatal intensive 
care units, special nurseries, public 
health agencies, private clinics, 
government offi ces, and private 
practice.  They work hand-in-hand 
with prenatal and postpartum 
providers to help new families meet 
their breastfeeding goals, and to 
help hospitals establish and support 
protocols for exclusive breastfeeding. 

What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Inc. under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. IBCLCs work in a wide variety of health care settings, including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice.


What is a Diploma in National Association of Maternal and Child Welfare NAMCW (UK)

 N.A.M.C.W Diploma - National Association of Maternal and Child Welfare. Her Majesty the Queen is the Patron of the organization. 

This is a two year full time course. The course covers prenatal care through birth to adolescence. The syllabus includes health, illnesses and special needs. The students also attend practical placements as above. All aspects of communications skills are taught. Understanding the physiological and social needs of mothers and babies.

In 2001, the National Association for Maternal and Child Welfare (NAMCW) merged with CACHE, and Her Majesty the Queen became the patron.

Doulas are independent providers of skilled assistance related to pregnancy and birth/ postpartum.
Doulas work for you, not your caregiver, hospital. 
Doulas respect your decisions and support you in facilitating the kind of birth and postpartum experience you have envisioned for yourself.
Having a doula can lead to: 
  • 50% fewer caesareans 
  • 25% shorter labours with fewer complications 
  • 40% less use of pitocin (a labour-inducing drug) 
  • 60% fewer requests for epidural anaesthesia 
  • 30% decrease in the use of narcotics better success with breastfeeding less postpartum depression   
Statistics taken from: “Mothering the Mother, How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth” by Marshall H. Klaus, John H. Kennell, Phyllis H. Klaus