by Debi Ferrarello | Sep 10, 2014 | Clinical Pearl
Just how long should jaundice last in a breastfed baby? Should we jump to intervene after 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? Researchers (1) have shown that it is normal for 20% to 30% of predominantly breastfed newborns to be jaundiced at 3 to 4 weeks and for 30% to 40% of...
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 26, 2014 | Recent News
USLCA appreciates the questions and interest of our members. If you have a question, please let us know by sending to info@uslca.org. We thank you for your involvement in your national professional association. What is different? Q.What differences will I notice as a...
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 21, 2014 | Recent News
The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) welcomes Black Breastfeeding Week with the current issue of Clinical Lactation devoted to lactation inequities and health disparities in breastfeeding. Black Breastfeeding Week is a collaboration among...
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 1, 2014 | Recent News, Uncategorized
Each year, millions of expecting moms face unexpected barriers to breastfeeding – the Prenatal Booby Traps®. Join USLCA and our friends at Best for Babes, Breastfeeding USA, and KellyMom for our national fitness challenge WGYBB 2014 “We’ve Got Your Back, Babe” so you...
by Debi Ferrarello | Jul 4, 2014 | Clinical Pearl
With antibiotic resistance so prevalent, new therapies for mastitis are always welcome. Bacteria have a potent armament against antibiotics and have developed sneaky ways to evade host immune responses. But researchers have found a way to turn the tables on Staph...
