Lenore Goldfarb, B. Comm, B. Sc., Dip.C., IBCLC is a lactation educator and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She is co-author of the Newman-Goldfarb protocols for Induced Lactation: The Guide for Maximizing Milk Supply with Dr. Jack Newman, who is a consultant on this site. In addition to her ongoing research with Dr. Newman to help adoptive breastfeeding mothers, Lenore is founder of the Goldfarb Breastfeeding Program of the Herzl Family Practice Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital, in Montréal, Canada, where she is also a lactation consultant and lactation educator.
In April 2002 Lenore established this website as an information resource for couples who are expanding their families by adoption, surrogacy, or traditional pregnancy as well as those experiencing infertility and/or recurrent miscarriage. AskLenore.com supports all mothers who wish to breastfeed, whether they are relactating, hoping to breastfeed after breast augmentation or reduction, inducing lactation for an adoptive child or one born by surrogacy, or breastfeeding a biological child. Lenore's son, Adam, was born in 1999 by gestational surrogacy. After Adam was conceived, Lenore was determined to breastfeed her baby and began searching for a doctor who could help her achieve that goal. She found Dr. Jack Newman, who worked with her to develop a protocol that enabled Lenore to provide breastmilk for her son from his second day of life. Adam was born prematurely, at 32 weeks' gestation, and was initially tube-fed with Lenore's breastmilk. He was able to feed on his own from the breast at 9 days and continued to receive breastmilk until he was 8 months old and a healthy 20 pounds. At her peak, Lenore was able to produce 32 ounces of breastmilk per day.
After Lenore's success with the protocol she began to spread the word. Soon she was receiving inquiries from women all over North America who were eager to breastfeed their adopted babies or babies born via surrogacy. In response, she wrote the first Guide to the Protocols for Induced Lactation, based on information in Dr. Newman's book and her own experience, and posted it on the web in July 2001. Since then, she has helped more than 500 adoptive mothers, intended mothers, and relactating women to bring in their milk supplies. She has also helped many adoptive and relactating moms to get older babies to the breast. An abbreviated version of the protocols is included in The Breastfeeding Answer Book, Third Edition, by Nancy Morbacher (La Leche League International). Lenore is currently pursuing her doctorate at Union Institute & University.
Lenore is the 2007 recipient of the Quebec Lactation Consultant Association Linda J. Smith Award of Excellence. This award was presented to Lenore on June 4th, 2007 by Linda J. Smith on behalf of the Quebec Lactation Consultant Association
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of human lactation, for challenging the status quo in our society, her sincere efforts to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and for endeavoring to bring excellence to the IBCLC profession.
Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation, Montréal, Québec Canada
Canadian Lactation Consultant Association
Goldfarb Breastfeeding Program, Herzl Family Practice Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital Montréal, Québec
Ask Lenore Website and Message Boards for Recurrent Miscarriage, Infertility, Adoptive Breastfeeding and Induced Lactation
The Protocols for Induced Lactation: A Guide for Maximizing Breastmilk Production
Galerie Mistral Inc. Montréal, Québec
Freelance, fine art, exhibition
| 2006 | Diploma in Counselling with Distinction, Institute of Natural Healing. |
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| March 2005 | Doctoral Learner, Union Institute & University, Entry Colloquium. |
| 2002 | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Montréal, Québec |
| 2002 | Breast Ed Online Lactation Studies, Australia, completion of all 10 courses |
| 2002 | Lactation Educator Program, Lactation Institute, Encino, California |
| 1988 | Bachelor of Science in Biology, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec |
| 1983 | Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec |
| 1979 | Diplôme d’Études Collégial, Marianopolis College, Montréal, Québec |
| 2007 | The Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation Demystified, co-authored and presented by Lenore Goldfarb and Dr. Jack Newman, International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Controversies in Lactation, San Diego, California. |
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| 2007 | The Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation: Decision Tool, Oral Research Presentation, co-authored and presented by Lenore Goldfarb and Dr. Jack Newman, International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Controversies in Lactation, San Diego, California. |
| 2007 | Induced Lactation and Relactation co-authored by Lenore Goldfarb and Dr. Jack Newman, presented by Lenore Goldfarb, Guest Lecturer, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| 2007 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management, Orlando, Florida. |
| 2007 | Healthy Children Project International Conference: Pre-conference workshop: Optimizing Breastfeeding for the Pre-Term Population, Orlando, Florida. |
| 2007 | Healthy Children Project International Conference: Ethics and Lactation Support, Orlando, Florida. |
| 2007 | Healthy Children Project International Conference: Pre-conference workshop: Are You Working Harder than the Mother? A Breastfeeding Management Skill Lab, Orlando, Florida. |
| 2007 | Healthy Children Project International Conference: Pre-conference Special Event Workshop; Learning from our Sisters of the Sea: Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation of Aquatic Mammals, Orlando, Florida. |
| 2006 | Induced Lactation and Relactation co-authored by Lenore Goldfarb and Dr. Jack Newman, presented by Lenore Goldfarb, featured guest speaker, Québec Lactation Consultant Annual General Meeting and Conference, Terrebonne, Québec, Canada. |
| 2006 | ASRM 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. |
| 2006 | ASRM 39th Annual Post Graduate Program: PG 02, "The New Three R's: Reproduction, Rights, and Responsibility in the ARTs", New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. |
| 2006 | International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Practice: Integration through Information, Philladelphia, USA. |
| 2006 | Infact 16th Annual Breastfeeding Conference: Breastfeeding: Good Health for the Family, Toronto, Canada. |
| 2006 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management, Orlando, Florida, USA. |
| 2006 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Case Studies in Breastfeeding: A Clinical Skill Building Lab, Orlando, Florida, USA. |
| 2006 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Bedsharing, Orlando, Florida, USA |
| 2006 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference : Ethics of Donor Human Milk Banking, Orlando, Florida, USA |
| 2006 | Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Learning from Our Sisters of the Sea: Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation of Aquatic Mammals, Sea World, Orlando, Florida, USA |
| 2005 | ASRM & CFAS 38th Annual Post Graduate Program: PG19, An Odyssey of 25 Years in Reproductive Medicine, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| 2005 | ASRM & CFAS 38th Annual Post Graduate Program:PG11, Innate Immunity in the Reproductive Tract, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| 2005 | American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) & Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Conjoint Annual Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| 2005 | International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Breaking the Barriers to Breastfeeding: Research, Policy and Practice, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| 2005 | The Vermont Lactation Consultant Association 12th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA |
| 2005 | The Niagara Breastfeeding Coalition & Hamilton Regional Lactation Committee Conference : Art and Evidence in Breastfeeding, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| 2004 | Montréal Lactation Consultants: Case Studies, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| 2004 | The Vermont Lactation Consultant Association 11th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA |
| 2004 | International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Best Practice: Supporting Breastfeeding Worldwide, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. |
| 2003 | La Leche League Symposium on Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding and the World: Science and Our Doors, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| 2003 | Texas Tech University School of Medicine & Women's Health Research Institute: Human Lactation: Current Research and Clinical Implications, Amarillo, Texas, USA |
| 2003 | International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Milk, Mammals and Marsupials: An International Perspective, Sydney, Australia |
| 2003 | The Vermont Lactation Consultant Association 10th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA |
| 2002 | La Leche League Symposium on Breastfeeding: All of the Same Vision, Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| 2002 | 12th Annual National Breastfeeding Seminar for Health Professionals, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
| 2002 | Lactation Institute Special Challenges in Lactation Seminar: Infant Issues, B & D, Encino, California, USA. |
| 2001 | Montréal Breastfeeding Promotion Committee and Montréal Lactation Consultant's Group Seminar: "Breastfeeding Today - Meeting the Challenges", Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| 1997 | Infertility Symposium, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| 1996 | Infertility Symposium, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| January 2007 to present |
Treasurer, Canadian Lactation Consultant Association |
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| December 2004 to present |
Executive Director Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation |
| November 2002 to present |
Reviewer, Breast Ed Online Lactation Studies
Reviewer of new course modules offered by Breast Ed Online Lactation Studies. The Newman-Goldfarb Protocols were added to the Breast Ed Online curriculum in July 2002. |
October 2002 to present |
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant |
| May 2002 to present |
Co-founder/Lactation Consultant and Educator - Goldfarb Breastfeeding Program While training to become an IBCLC, Lenore noticed that the clinic in Montréal where she gained some of her clinical experience was inadequate. She also felt the city needed an education program to train lactation consultants and medical practitioners in this field. To meet these needs, Lenore established the Goldfarb Breastfeeding program of the Herzl Family Practice Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital. The program consists of a hospital-based breastfeeding clinic that is available to the public free of charge and an educational program that offers clinical training to obstetrical fellows, medical students, nurses, and candidates for IBCLC exam. Lenore is also co-author of a lactation education program that is taught by Carole Dobrich, RN, ICBLC, to nurses at St. Mary's Hospital and the Lakeshore General Hospital who are preparing for the IBCLC exam. |
| April 2002 to present |
Co-founder/Administrator/Lactation Consultant AskLenore.info |
| July 2001 to September 2002 | Moderator - Ask Lenore Forum Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website (ABRW) This website offers support to adoptive mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies. In July 2001, Lenore was invited by the owner of the site to moderate her own forum, called Ask Lenore, where women who were interested in following the induced lactation protocols could find assistance. After numerous requests from adoptive mothers, intended mothers and biological mothers, Lenore moved the Ask Lenore forum to her own website in October 2002. |
| September 1997 to October 2000 | Co-founder/Administrative Director: Galerie Mistral Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| January 1996 to present |
Fine art photographer, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| June 1995 to present |
Recurrent Miscarriage and Infertility Counselor/Volunteer, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| January 1995 to July 1995 | Co-founder/Administrator/Treasurer: Generations Nursery School, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| 1995 to present |
Recurrent Miscarriage and Infertility Consultant/ The Infertility Guide During Lenore's own experience with recurrent miscarriage and infertility, she attended major symposiums on infertility and assisted reproduction techniques and learned all she could about technological advances in this field. She has helped numerous couples find resources that enabled them to conceive and carry their babies to term. Several obstetrician-gynecologists now follow protocols to prevent recurrent miscarriage that are derived from these patients' successful outcomes. In 1995, Lenore wrote the "Guide to Infertility: An Overview," which she revises continually. Lenore has also assembled comprehensive information to assist couples dealing with recurrent miscarriage. |
| April 1989 to December 1992 | Independent Sales Representative: Capadco Inc./B & K Buttons Inc./HTC, Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| January 1989 to March 1989 | Executive Assistant: Cathcan Inc./TTC Inc., Taipei, Taiwan. |
| September 1983 to January 1984 | Accountant in Training: Appel and Partners Chartered Accountants, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| June 1978 to August 1988 | Summer Job as Factory Worker: Via Chem Inc. (packaging facility),Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| September 1977 to January 1980 | Sales Representative/Junior Division Assistant Director/Junior Division Director/Assistant Director/Director ISS Ski School and Club, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| July 1977 to August 1977 | Volunteer worker, Kibbutz Nir David, Israel. |
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Executive Director- Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation
Associate Member - American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Member-International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
Member-International Lactation Consultants Association
Member-Canadian Lactation Consultant Association
Member-Québec IBLCE Certified Lactation Consultant Association
Life Governor- Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Montréal, Québec
Life Member-Auxillary, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital
Life Member-Sisterhood, Congregation Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Beit Hazikaron
Photographer-Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital Annual Tennis Tournament
Photographer-The Canadian Cancer Research Society
Lactation Consultant/Photographer/Founder-Goldfarb Breastfeeding Program, Herzl Family Practice Centre, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital
Together with other family members established the Centre for Translational Research in Cancer at the Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital as well as the Chair in Medical Oncology at McGill University currently held by Dr. Michael Pollak
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You can donate through their website, canadianbreastfeedingfoundation.org, or by mail to Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation, 5764 Monkland Ave, Suite 424, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4A 1E9.
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