2016 AGM Minutes
to provide access to all members, we held our first ever online AGM which we feel was a great success! In follow-up to the meeting we have compiled the following reports to update all of our members on what is going on at USLCA. We invite you to review, vote on the...
The yellow flag of caution on energy drinks
Exhausted new mothers may be tempted to consume heavily promoted energy drinks to relieve fatigue and get a needed boost in energy and alertness. However, the high caffeine, herbal, and vitamin levels in these drinks are not well studied. If mothers are also taking...
USLCA is “U”-Christine’s Story
I always knew somewhere deep down that an IBCLC does more than help mothers and babies with breastfeeding. I saw my mentor teaching nurses, participating in our local Coalition, working both in and outside of a hospital, writing policies, writing letters to our local...