As 2016 draws to a close, it is good to take a few moments to pause and reflect on the many avenues in which USLCA has had the opportunity to advocate for the IBCLC® and serve our members in 2016. We had the honor of representing USLCA at events such as: * AAP...
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...
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...
At the end of 2014 USLCA launched its new membership database system. This new platform allows you to customize your member profile and tailor the look of your Find a Lactation Consultant Database listing. Log-on today to customize how colleagues and clients see...
USLCA appreciates the questions and interest of our members. If you have a question, please let us know by sending to [email protected]. We thank you for your involvement in your national professional association. What is different? Q.What differences will I notice as a...
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...
The USLA is excited to join the millions of people throughout the world to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, which kicks off today! Please see the USLCA's infographic below, and feel free to share it with your contacts!
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...
July 24, 2014 Dear Valued USLCA Member: We want to be sure that those of you who were not able to be in Phoenix attending our Annual General Meeting are fully informed about important operational changes in USLCA -- your national professional association. Since...
The USLCA submitted comments this morning to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding professional regulation of healthcare providers. As we explained to you previously, the FTC conducted a workshop in March to examine the competitive implications of professional...
USLCA membership is open to all who support and promote breastfeeding.
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