The FDA is planning a public workshop on gathering and communicating information about medications during lactation on April 27-28, 2016 in Silver Spring MD. Director of Licensure and Reimbursement Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, RLC will represent USLCA and the IBCLC at...
Our Membership Grant program has been wildly successful! One grant awardee was so excited that she even posted on Facebook about her award. This program selects applicants quarterly to receive full membership in USLCA and is funded entirely by donations. Your...
USLCA has created a Facebook Group called “Aspiring IBCLCs” as a way to share information and foster connections between IBCLCs and those working toward their credential. We invite your participation and hope you will bring your knowledge about the profession to this...
Our amazing new member benefit of 8 free CERPs per year is just one reason to get involved and join your professional association today! Members also receive a print subscription to the journal Clinical Lactation as well as full digital access to the entire archive,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
