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, […]
Lactation Consultant (PT) – Philadelphia, PA
Position Title: Lactation Consultant Hiring Company/Organization: Main Line Health – Bryn Mawr Hospital Department: Mother Baby Job Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Type: Part-time Shift: 24 hours Part Time Days/ Eves Weekends: Not to exceed every other weekend, based on department needs Benefits: Eligible Job Summary Main Line Health is suburban Philadelphia’s most comprehensive health care […]
ILCA and USLCA Joint Statement in Support of the World Health Organization
ILCA and USLCA Joint Statement in Support of the World Health Organization by Lactationmatters on 17 April 2020 in Uncategorized The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) stand firmly in support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and their critical work helping “mothers and children survive and thrive,” particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.The […]
An Open Letter from USLCA to the Lactation Field
With all that has been happening during the current global pandemic, we offer this message of hope and goodwill to all who work or volunteer in the service of pregnant and lactating people around the world. First, to all who are ill, caring for loved ones who are ill, or mourning the loss of one […]
2020 Annual Membership Meeting
Join the USLCA Board and Staff in our Annual Membership Meeting as we welcome our newest board member, Stacy Davis, acknowledge our award recipients, and share highlights from the last year and goals for the future. This year’s Annual Membership Meeting has been rescheduled for June 13, 2020. While the meeting itself is virtual, the […]
COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
As the public health situation around COVID-19 continues to progress, below is a list of reliable resources to help guide lactating parents. USLCA will continue to update these links as new information becomes available. Information: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine – https://www.bfmed.org/abm-statement-coronavirus American Academy of Pediatrics – https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology – https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/pregnancy/coronavirus-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding […]
Lactation Education Certificate Program Director (PT) – Portland, OR
Position Title: Lactation Education Certificate Program Director Hiring Company/Organization: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health @ Portland State University Job Location: Portland, OR Job Type: Part-time Salary Range: $25,374 and $28,752 at .5 FTE Job Summary The Lactation Education (LE) Program Director is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Lactation Education certificate program. The […]
USLCA urges AAP to reconsider partnership with Nestlé Nutrition Institute
The United States Lactation Consultant Association appeals to the AAP to reconsider the financial relationship spotlighted by the recent announcement of sponsorship for the book Pediatric Nutrition (8th Edition) by the Nestle Nutrition Institute. As an organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to the support and provision of evidence-based infant feeding education and clinical care, we […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Florida Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Florida Lactation Consultant Association (FLCA). FLCA’s mission is to build and sustain a statewide association that advocates for lactation professionals. The chapter is dedicated to creating a climate among health professionals, parents, and the general population which promotes, supports, and protects breastfeeding as the optimum method […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Tennessee Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Tennessee Lactation Consultant Association (TNLCA). Our middle TN chapter was founded in 2005. There were some wonderful IBCLCs that laid a great foundation and paved the way for the current chapter, which really experienced some new growth in 2019. A few years ago, TNLCA had lost some momentum and meeting […]