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 Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute – https://default.salsalabs.org/Td67b0425-59ce-431f-92ff-c4883245dcdd/4e4f9eb8-0c31-47d6-ba2b-16ec9722328e Center for […]
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 […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA). SELCA is one of the first professional associations for lactation, having been established as a regional association over 30 years ago. SELCA works closely in partnership with International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and other national organizations, such as Reaching Our Sisters […]
Chapters Making A Difference: Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants (MALC). Established in 1987, MALC currently has an impressive 64 members. Through this fall’s quarterly chapter reports, MALC informed USLCA about their chapter scholarship program. Their program will offer a certain number of $250 scholarships to MALC members who are certifying or […]
Advocacy Committee Members Needed!
USLCA is excited to launch and begin recruitment for members of our advocacy committee. Are you interested in legislation? Have experience in policy initiatives? Complete a committee application today! Contact Executive Director, Danielle Harmon with questions!
Lactation Nurse Consultant (PT) – St. Louis, MO
Position Title: Lactation Nurse Consultant Hiring Company/Organization: St. Louis Children’s Hospital Job Location: St. Louis, MO Job Type: Part-time Job Summary The lactation consultant is responsible for coordinating the care of the breast feeding mother. Serves as a resource to the staff RNs, assisting them in giving breastfeeding support and information to nursing mothers, as […]
2020 Board Member Vote
USLCA is excited to announce the candidates for our two open board member positions. In accordance with the USLCA bylaws, board members will be elected by a ballot vote of the membership, by a majority of ballots returned. Each candidate needs a majority acceptance to be awarded their board seat. IBCLC members of USLCA are […]