by Denise Altman RN, IBCLC Many (most?) business owners are feeling stuck after all of the challenges of 2020. It’s hard to be creative or inspired when hit with wave after wave of difficulties. When your energy is used for frequent adaption, it seems like that is nothing left for anything else. So what to […]
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Vaccination for Lactation Care Providers
The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) strongly advocates for lactation care providers to be treated as essential healthcare providers in the allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. Lactation care is an essential public health service that should not be delayed and must continue to be provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Disease Control […]
A Simple Way to Help Parents Remember Biological Based Latching
by Jennifer Jordan, RN, IBCLC I work in a fast-paced hospital setting. With about 6,000 deliveries each year, we are hopping! The parents become easily overwhelmed by the high volume of staff coming in and out of their rooms each day. Top that busyness off with learning how to breastfeed, and their eyes often begin […]
Giving Tuesday 2020
We know you have many choices when donating on Giving Tuesday. A donation to USLCA is a way to give back to your colleagues and a donation to the advancement of your profession. Many of our programs are donor funded and rely on your generosity. Read more about a few of our programs below. IBCLC […]
One-Month Trial Membership Available
We’re excited to now offer a one-month trial membership to newly certified lactation care providers! If you’ve recently certified and have never previously been a USLCA member, learn more about how you can activate your free trial membership here.
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 […]
Resolving the contradicting care between Hospital and Outpatient IBCLCs
by Danielle Gauss, IBCLC Anyone who has worked in women’s health can tell you, that one of the biggest hurdles in caring for our patients is consistency. I have new parents reaching out frustrated, confused, and unsure who to trust. Everyone has something different to say, and these exhausted parents turn to “Dr. Google” to […]
Alone in the World
by Dominique Gallo, IBCLC, RLC I live in southwest Virginia. I have a beautiful view of the Appalachian Mountains’ skyline from my back yard. It’s so beautiful here. The area is rural and has a small town feel to it. Lots of mom-and-pop shops and restaurants are here which are my favorite. It’s truly a […]