by Debbie Sandberg | May 27, 2022 | Recent News
It is important that parents know all the options available for feeding their babies safely. Read USLCA’s official statement here.
by Danielle | May 11, 2022 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
Join the USLCA Board and Staff in our Annual Membership Meeting as we welcome our newest board member, Bryna Hayden, acknowledge our award recipients, and share highlights from the last year and goals for the future. This year’s Annual Membership Meeting...
by Danielle | Apr 12, 2022 | Amplify
By Genny Stiller C-PNP, IBCLC, CNLS It’s Autism Acceptance Month! Let’s discuss how to demonstrate autism acceptance inside of your lactation practice. We’re not going to talk about how to increase awareness of autism, because I think you’re already aware of it. It’s...
by Danielle | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Thank you to the generosity of Lactation Education Resources, USLCA will be offering one (1) education scholarship for the spring IBCLC Scholarship cycle! This scholarship will award each winner with a complimentary registration to LER’s Lactation Consultant...
by Danielle | Mar 15, 2022 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
USLCA is excited to announce our newest Board member! Bryna Hayden, IBCLC About Bryna: Bryna is a neurodivergent and queer IBCLC, adult educator, birth doula, mentor, and private practice owner. They have also sought additional training and continuing education in the...
by Danielle | Mar 9, 2022 | Recent News
As we watch the news and reports of the events in Ukraine, it is natural to want to find a way to help. Some people choose to send money, others ship supplies, and in 2022 we are fortunate to have technology at our fingertips to help us share information. As a...
by Danielle | Mar 9, 2022 | Amplify
By Laura Serke RD, CSPCC, LD, IBCLC Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? What a great time to talk about human milk! With the recent FDA approval for human milk analyzers, we will be hearing more about the nutritional content in human milk. As lactation...
by Danielle | Feb 28, 2022 | Amplify
By Tiek Johnson I am a doula, so I undoubtedly think highly of the work doulas do. Growing up in a large family, I’m pretty sure I’ve been a doula for the majority of my life, but I unofficially stepped into the role in 2016 and officially trained in 2019. I define a...
by Danielle | Feb 26, 2022 | Amplify
The importance of culturally appropriate doula support when birthing in dominant culture establishments By Dominique Gallo, IBCLC, RLC These days, birthing in the hospital is “normal.” When a family gets the news that they are pregnant, most go to see an OB or midwife...
by Danielle | Feb 22, 2022 | Amplify, Recent News
Dear Colleagues, Almost a year ago I shared with you USLCA’s affirmation of our continued commitment to inclusivity, especially the use of inclusive language where and when possible. On a personal note, some of the responses we’ve received have been incredibly...