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....
by Cheryl Rothwell | Sep 21, 2016 | Advocacy in Action Articles
The IBCLC® is the national standard in clinical lactation care. View this email in your browser Advocacy in Action September 13, 2016 Why Licensure for the IBCLC®? The purpose of all licensure is to ensure the safety of the public. Licensure of a health...
by Danielle | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
to provide access to all members, we held our first ever online AGM which we feel was a great success! In follow-up to the meeting 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 on the...
by Danielle | Jun 1, 2016 | Member News, Recent News
Tell us about your experience! USLCA is excited to launch our updated mobile ready website which will allow you, potential clients, and the public better navigation from your mobile devices and tablets. While we have taken the time to test the updated website and are...
by Danielle | May 24, 2016 | Clinical Pearl, Recent News
Exhausted new mothers may be tempted to consume heavily promoted energy drinks to relieve fatigue and get a needed boost in energy and alertness. However, the high caffeine, herbal, and vitamin levels in these drinks are not well studied. If mothers are also taking...
by Danielle | May 24, 2016 | My IBCLC Story, Recent News
I always knew somewhere deep down that an IBCLC does more than help mothers and babies with breastfeeding. I saw my mentor teaching nurses, participating in our local Coalition, working both in and outside of a hospital, writing policies, writing letters to our local...
by Danielle | May 11, 2016 | Member News
Registration is now open for this year’s online AGM to be held Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 pm Eastern time. ...
by Danielle | May 4, 2016 | Connecting Across the Country
Evaluation of the Safety of Drugs and Biological Products Used During Lactation April 27-28, 2016 Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC The purpose of this 2-day workshop was to provide a forum to discuss the current state and future directions of the collection of data on...
