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 […]
Inclusivity Depends on You
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, USLCA is launching a campaign to highlight the efforts to make the lactation profession a more inclusive space. Unified as Lactation Care Providers, we invite IBCLCs, CLCs, CLEs, CBEs, LLLL, Peer Counselors, and every other provider to share HOW or WHY they advocate for inclusivity. This hard and important […]
IBCLC in the Austin TX Area – Austin, TX (PT)
Position Title: IBCLC in the Austin TX Area Hiring Company/Organization: Breastfeeding Success Job Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Part-time Salary Range: $20/hr – $35/hr Job Summary Provides lactation care and instruction to breastfeeding mothers and infants. Serves as a lactation-related clinical resource, educator, and mentor as needed. Responsibilities Performs initial and on-going assessments of patients’ […]
Chief Executive Officer, Baby-Friendly USA – Albany, NY (FT)
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Hiring Company/Organization: Baby-Friendly USA Job Location: Albany, NY. Limited travel may be required. Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Job Summary Because BFUSA is a small organization, the CEO is called on to play a major role in such issues as government affairs, legal compliance, hospital […]
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 […]
Lactation work during the COVID-19 pandemic
We look forward to the opportunity to compile stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lactation profession in an effort to inform how we serve our members in the future. All stories will remain anonymous.
New member benefit! Speaker Database
USLCA is pleased to launch its newest member benefit, the USLCA Speaker Database! We have heard the request for more diverse speakers but we also share the struggle to identify a new generation of speakers. It is our goal to curate a running list of speakers and topics that is available for use to the […]
2020 AGM Minutes
The USLCA Board of Directors is pleased to present you with the following documents; including our annual report, financial summary, and recording of our Annual Membership Meeting (AGM), which was held on June 13, 2020 via online webcast. We hope the perspective shared through the AGM and the Annual Report is helpful and reflects our […]
2019 Lactation Care Provider Demographics
In an effort to better understand the demographics of the lactation profession within the United States, USLCA launched an open survey to the entire profession last year. As a service to the profession, we are publishing the preliminary results of the data in a downloadable document found below. While we understand the need for this […]
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 […]