by Danielle | Feb 14, 2022 | Amplify
By Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG February is recognized as American Heart Month to bring awareness to maintaining cardiovascular health. Heart health can be affected by so many aspects of a person’s life from diet to even caring for loved ones, so this month helps...
by Danielle | Feb 9, 2022 | Amplify
By Danielle Harmon, MPH I have recently been disheartened over several conversations happening in social media circles about “what is USLCA is doing wrong?” I came to this organization 7 ½ years ago after working IN lactation with a tremendous understanding for...
by Danielle | Dec 14, 2021 | Amplify
By Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC When I say “reflect,” you probably think of sitting somewhere with your favorite beverage, thinking, maybe daydreaming. Not this time! I’m challenging you to reflect by acting. Let’s use this season of reflection to create and...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Dec 6, 2021 | USLCA Job Board
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by Cheryl Rothwell | Dec 3, 2021 | USLCA Job Board
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by Danielle | Nov 23, 2021 | Member News, Recent News, Uncategorized
The USLCA Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for a board seat beginning spring 2022. Nominations will be accepted through December 31, 2021 for installment at the 2022 Annual Membership Meeting. Qualifications include: Current IBCLC USLCA member in good...
by Danielle | Nov 17, 2021 | Amplify
By Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN The March of Dimes celebrates November as Prematurity Awareness Month and November 17th is World Prematurity Day.1 When celebrating this day and month, attention needs to be focused on human milk as a lifesaving medical...
by Danielle | Nov 9, 2021 | Amplify
By Lizabeth Berkeley, MPH, IBCLC I entered the field of lactation through the lens of public health in the 1980s in New York City. Towards the end of that decade, I moved to El Paso, Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border and started a very different life. Thirty five years...
by Danielle | Nov 3, 2021 | Amplify
By Dr. Kameelah Phillips, OB-GYN, IBCLC November 3rd is National Stress Awareness Day – an important reminder to prioritize health and well-being. Mental health and heart health go hand-in-hand, and new parents cannot achieve their healthiest self and properly care...
by Cheryl Rothwell | Oct 28, 2021 | Chapters Making a Difference
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Lactation Consultants of Metro Saint Louis (LCMSL). Lactation Consultants of Metro St. Louis is a professional networking organization for...
