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...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...
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...
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...Chapters Making A Difference: Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC). WALC has formed an Equity Committee to greater understand the needs of the women and...Chapters Making A Difference: Northern Ohio Lactation Association
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Northern Ohio Lactation Association (NOLA). NOLA chapter membership includes lactation professionals with multiple levels of experience and in...