by Danielle | Mar 19, 2015 | Member News
See how you can get involved in licensure with USLCA’s 8 Steps to Advocacy featured in the March edition of Advocacy in Action. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
by Debi Ferrarello | Mar 1, 2015 | Clinical Pearl
Applying breast milk to the affected areas of skin is reported as efficacious as commonly used 1% hydrocortisone ointment. The results of the present study suggest that the human breast milk can improve infant atopic eczema with the same results as 1% hydrocortisone...
by Danielle | Feb 18, 2015 | Recent News
At the end of 2014 USLCA launched its new membership database system. This new platform allows you to customize your member profile and tailor the look of your Find a Lactation Consultant Database listing. Log-on today to customize how colleagues and clients see...
by Debi Ferrarello | Sep 10, 2014 | Clinical Pearl
Just how long should jaundice last in a breastfed baby? Should we jump to intervene after 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks? Researchers (1) have shown that it is normal for 20% to 30% of predominantly breastfed newborns to be jaundiced at 3 to 4 weeks and for 30% to 40% of...
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 26, 2014 | Recent News
USLCA appreciates the questions and interest of our members. If you have a question, please let us know by sending to info@uslca.org. We thank you for your involvement in your national professional association. What is different? Q.What differences will I notice as a...
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 21, 2014 | Recent News
The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) welcomes Black Breastfeeding Week with the current issue of Clinical Lactation devoted to lactation inequities and health disparities in breastfeeding. Black Breastfeeding Week is a collaboration among...
by R.J. Weber | Aug 1, 2014 | Press Release, Recent News
The USLA is excited to join the millions of people throughout the world to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, which kicks off today! Please see the USLCA’s infographic below, and feel free to share it with your contacts!
by Debi Ferrarello | Aug 1, 2014 | Recent News, Uncategorized
Each year, millions of expecting moms face unexpected barriers to breastfeeding – the Prenatal Booby Traps®. Join USLCA and our friends at Best for Babes, Breastfeeding USA, and KellyMom for our national fitness challenge WGYBB 2014 “We’ve Got Your Back, Babe” so you...
by R.J. Weber | Jul 24, 2014 | Recent News
July 24, 2014 Dear Valued USLCA Member: We want to be sure that those of you who were not able to be in Phoenix attending our Annual General Meeting are fully informed about important operational changes in USLCA — your national professional association....
by Debi Ferrarello | Jul 4, 2014 | Clinical Pearl
With antibiotic resistance so prevalent, new therapies for mastitis are always welcome. Bacteria have a potent armament against antibiotics and have developed sneaky ways to evade host immune responses. But researchers have found a way to turn the tables on Staph...
