by USLCA | Jul 2, 2013 | Clinical Pearl
Laughter increases the levels of melatonin in breastmilk. Mothers who viewed a humorous 87 minute DVD compared to an 87 minute DVD on the weather demonstrated increased levels of breastmilk melatonin. This occurred in both allergic and healthy mothers. Feeding infants...
by R.J. Weber | Jul 2, 2013 | Press Release, Recent News
Celebrity Breastfeeding and the United States Lactation Consultant Association
by USLCA | Mar 23, 2013 | Clinical Pearl
Pump dependent mothers of preterm infants who listen to music while pumping produce significantly more milk with a higher fat content. Music based interventions provided to mothers pumping on a frequent and long term basis may serve as another tool to increase...
by USLCA | Feb 26, 2013 | Clinical Pearl
The warming of tissues is a known therapeutic intervention that has the effect of increasing local blood flow and metabolism in tissues, facilitating excretion of tissue waste materials and phagocytosis, and enhancing tissue nutrition (Barret, Barman, Boitano, et al.,...
by USLCA | Jan 26, 2013 | Press Release
Healthy Weight Week
by USLCA | Jan 24, 2013 | Recent News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking funding from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to repeat the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care survey (mPINC) for the years 2013 and 2015. Since 2007, the survey has served as a...
by USLCA | Jan 24, 2013 | Recent News
Have you seen USLCA’s latest infographic? Containing Healthcare Costs Help in Plain Sight makes the logical case for reimbursement for IBCLC services and is available for our members. Take a look and let us know what you think....
by USLCA | Nov 26, 2012 | Press Release
Breastfeeding Cuts Diabetes Risk for Mothers and Children
by USLCA | Oct 26, 2012 | Press Release
IBCLCs Help Prevent Breast Cancer
by USLCA | Oct 1, 2012 | Press Release
Child Health Day
