An Open Letter from USLCA to the Lactation Field
With all that has been happening during the current global pandemic, we offer this message of hope and goodwill to all who work or volunteer in the service of pregnant and lactating people around the world. First, to all who are ill, caring for loved ones who are ill,...
2020 Annual Membership Meeting
Join the USLCA Board and Staff in our Annual Membership Meeting as we welcome our newest board member, Stacy Davis, acknowledge our award recipients, and share highlights from the last year and goals for the future. This year's Annual Membership Meeting has been...
COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
As the public health situation around COVID-19 continues to progress, below is a list of reliable resources to help guide lactating parents. USLCA will continue to update these links as new information becomes available. Information: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine...
USLCA urges AAP to reconsider partnership with Nestlé Nutrition Institute
The United States Lactation Consultant Association appeals to the AAP to reconsider the financial relationship spotlighted by the recent announcement of sponsorship for the book Pediatric Nutrition (8th Edition) by the Nestle Nutrition Institute. As an organization of...
Chapters Making A Difference: Florida Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Florida Lactation Consultant Association (FLCA). FLCA’s mission is to build and sustain a statewide association that advocates for lactation professionals. The chapter is dedicated to creating a climate among...
Chapters Making A Difference: Tennessee Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Tennessee Lactation Consultant Association (TNLCA). Our middle TN chapter was founded in 2005. There were some wonderful IBCLCs that laid a great foundation and paved the way for the current chapter, which...
Chapters Making A Difference: Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA). SELCA is one of the first professional associations for lactation, having been established as a regional association over 30 years ago. SELCA works closely...
Chapters Making A Difference: Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants
This month, we’re excited to share information from the Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants (MALC). Established in 1987, MALC currently has an impressive 64 members. Through this fall’s quarterly chapter reports, MALC informed USLCA about their chapter...
Advocacy Committee Members Needed!
USLCA is excited to launch and begin recruitment for members of our advocacy committee. Are you interested in legislation? Have experience in policy initiatives? Complete a committee application today! Contact Executive Director, Danielle Harmon with questions!
2020 Board Member Vote
USLCA is excited to announce the candidates for our two open board member positions. In accordance with the USLCA bylaws, board members will be elected by a ballot vote of the membership, by a majority of ballots returned. Each candidate needs a majority acceptance...
