title: A call to action: lactation equity through professional diversification.
authors.affiliation: Uzazi Village-Administration, Kansas City, MO, USA sherry@uzazivillage.com.
authors.forename: Sherry L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Payne
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D024382:Professional Role; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: IBCLC credential; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; barrier; breastfeeding; diversity; equity