by Danielle | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
In follow-up to this year’s Annual General Meeting, held during USLCA’s May conference, we have compiled the following reports to update all of our members on what is going on at USLCA. We invite you to review, vote to accept the minutes, and include in...
by Danielle | May 24, 2017 | Clinical Pearl
Mastitis is always an unwelcome guest for breastfeeding mothers. New treatments for mastitis involving the administration of probiotics instead of antibiotics have been successfully used to outsmart bacterial multiresistance to antibiotics, biofilm formation, and...
by Danielle | May 16, 2017 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
Congratulations to all of our 2017 award winners! Learn more about this year’s deserving winners!
by Danielle | Mar 30, 2017 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 30, 2018 Now is the time to nominate yourself or a colleague to be recognized for outstanding contributions in our field. IBCLCs are doing great work every day and USLCA values the opportunity to highlight this devotion. USLCA...
by Danielle | Jan 24, 2017 | Recent News, Uncategorized
USLCA Social Media Mission, Strategy, and Guidelines USLCA is using social media platforms to improve and facilitate communication with our membership, potential members, and the general public about our organizational mission. We can meet our objectives by: sharing...
by Danielle | Jan 22, 2017 | Member News, Uncategorized
USLCA is excited to announce two new prospective board members. In accordance with the USLCA bylaws, directors will be elected by a ballot vote of the membership, by a majority of ballots returned. A tie vote shall be decided by lot. IBCLC members of USLCA are...
by Christine Staricka | Dec 29, 2016 | Recent News, Uncategorized
As 2016 draws to a close, it is good to take a few moments to pause and reflect on the many avenues in which USLCA has had the opportunity to advocate for the IBCLC® and serve our members in 2016. We had the honor of representing USLCA at events such as: * AAP...
by Danielle | Dec 12, 2016 | Member News
In an effort to provide a backbone to state licensure efforts, USLCA is releasing a model bill. The bill is available to all USLCA members by logging in below. Our hope is that this bill will help to guide each state through the process. If you have questions about...
by Debi Ferrarello | Nov 29, 2016 | Clinical Pearl
Breastmilk obtained within the first 48–72 hours after delivery by manual expression contains a higher fat content than breastmilk obtained by an electric pump. The higher fat content of manually expressed breastmilk during the first 72 hours following delivery may...
by Danielle | Oct 18, 2016 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
Are you a passionate IBCLC who wants to give back to your profession? The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) has opened a Call for Nominations to the Board for 2 positions. Applications for the following Board positions are now being accepted....
