We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Northern Indiana Lactation Consultant Association (NINLCA). Formed in 1988, NINLCA provides an opportunity for networking among Lactation Consultants and anyone else who supports breastfeeding. NINLCA’s purpose is: To promote breastfeeding in Northern Indiana and improve the visibility of […]
Chapters Making a Difference: Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants (PRO-LC)
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants (PRO-LC). Forming in March 1986, PRO-LC was one of the very first local affiliates of USLCA. Over the years, PRO-LC has seen the profession and its professional organization grow and change. […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Oklahoma Lactation Consultant Association
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Oklahoma Lactation Consultant Association (OKLCA). OKLCA’s mission is: To protect, promote and support breastfeeding. To serve as a continuing education resource to further the professional growth of the Oklahoma Lactation Consultants.. To enhance the reputation, image and […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC). WALC has formed an Equity Committee to greater understand the needs of the women and families that have not been well-served by our present models of breastfeeding support. WALC desires to […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Northern Ohio Lactation Association
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Northern Ohio Lactation Association (NOLA). NOLA chapter membership includes lactation professionals with multiple levels of experience and in multiple practice settings including inpatient hospital, outpatient clinic/office, WIC, and private practice. NOLA provides continuing education and networking opportunities, […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association
The Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association (WPLCA) is a professional membership organization for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), certified lactation professionals (CLC, CLS, CLE, CBC, CBS, LEC etc.), Peer Counselors, Mother-to-Mother/Person-to-Person supporters, La Leche League Leaders, Breastfeeding USA Counselors, individuals working towards certification, and other professionals who take care of breast/chest feeding individuals in the Western […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington
The Lactation Consultant Association of Greater Washington’s (LCAGW) purpose is based on three important principles. First, to serve as a continuing education and networking resource for its members. Second, LCAGW promotes the professional growth of lactation consultants by sharing knowledge gained through research and clinical experience. And lastly, it strives to enhance the reputation, image, and credibility […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association. Central Arizona Lactation Consultant Association, known as CALCA, has been serving as a resource to lactation professionals in the Phoenix area and beyond for thirty years. The chapter’s new board installed […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Black Hills Breastfeeding Coalition
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Black Hills Breastfeeding Coalition. Located in South Dakota, the Black Hills Breastfeeding Coalition is comprised of local IBCLCs, hospital and clinic staff specializing in women and children’s health, and community breastfeeding supporters. The chapter aims to provide access […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association (MLCA). Founded by a passionate and experienced group of IBCLCs in Massachusetts, MLCA became a chapter of USLCA in 2016 and incorporated as a 501c3 in 2018. Over the past four years, […]