by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
Chapters should have all official documents submitted to the national office to assure that your Chapter is listed in the official website directory. This includes membership renewal fees, Chapter agreements, and membership rosters. Remember that Chapter presidents...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
We are proud to share the new publication from the National WIC Association encouraging IBCLC coverage and availability for the WIC population. This document is referenced and supports the addition of IBCLCs to ensure the highest level of lactation expertise will be...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
USLCA works hard to meet your professional needs. We also listen carefully to what you tell us. You asked for low cost educational opportunities, so how about 8 free CERPs a year! 2 webinars will be highlighted each quarter at no cost to members. Order your webinars...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2016 | Member Minute Articles
Save the Date–USLCA Regional Workshop You asked—we listened!! USLCA members have consistently asked for low cost educational opportunities—well here it comes. June 24, 2016 Education Center Kern County Public Health Department 1800 Mt Vernon...
by Danielle | Jan 25, 2016 | Chapters Making a Difference
This month, we are proud to highlight the Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants (MALC). In 2015, MALC was able to nearly double their membership AND they brought their Fall Conference attendance up from an average of 70 participants to 118. These types of...
by Danielle | Dec 22, 2015 | Member Minute Articles
IBCLCs-Have you seen low milk supply that you believe is related to hormonal contraception? Research is underway to catalog the effects of various hormonal birth control options on lactation. Many health organizations and healthcare providers currently recommend the...
by Debi Ferrarello | Dec 17, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
According to a recent article in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, prophylactic application of emu oil improves areolar skin barrier function that can help prevent sore nipples. Appropriate areolar hydration serves as one of a...
by Danielle | Nov 20, 2015 | Member Minute Articles
State and local USLCA Chapters are a place to find great networking and collaboration activities, as well as ideas on how to grow and strengthen your IBCLC presence in your community. They also can be the foundation for efforts to achieve licensure for IBCLCs in your...
by Danielle | Nov 13, 2015 | Member News
Are you a member of your local Chapter and USLCA? We want to recognize you! Here is how to update your profile: Login to your USLCA member profile Navigate to the “Additional” tab Select which Chapter you are a member of Select Elite Member status Save...
by Danielle | Nov 12, 2015 | Connecting Across the Country
United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) Lactation Support Providers Constellation: Representative: Sylvia Edwards, RN, MS, IBCLC RLC, Director of External Affairs Date: November 6 – 7, 2015 Location: Washington, DC Report: I had the privilege of representing...
