Can mastitis be prevented?
Mastitis is always an unwelcome guest for breastfeeding mothers. New treatments for mastitis involving the administration of probiotics instead of antibiotics have been successfully used to outsmart bacterial multiresistance to antibiotics, biofilm formation, and...
Social Media Mission
USLCA Social Media Mission, Strategy, and Guidelines USLCA is using social media platforms to improve and facilitate communication with our membership, potential members, and the general public about our organizational mission. We can meet our objectives by: sharing...
Celebrating, Representing, and Advocating for the IBCLC® in 2016: A Year-End Message from USLCA
As 2016 draws to a close, it is good to take a few moments to pause and reflect on the many avenues in which USLCA has had the opportunity to advocate for the IBCLC® and serve our members in 2016. We had the honor of representing USLCA at events such as: * AAP...
Hand-ily Increase Fat Content in Early Milk
Breastmilk obtained within the first 48–72 hours after delivery by manual expression contains a higher fat content than breastmilk obtained by an electric pump. The higher fat content of manually expressed breastmilk during the first 72 hours following delivery may...
2016 AGM Minutes
to provide access to all members, we held our first ever online AGM which we feel was a great success! In follow-up to the meeting we have compiled the following reports to update all of our members on what is going on at USLCA. We invite you to review, vote on the...
USLCA is “U”-Christine’s Story
I always knew somewhere deep down that an IBCLC does more than help mothers and babies with breastfeeding. I saw my mentor teaching nurses, participating in our local Coalition, working both in and outside of a hospital, writing policies, writing letters to our local...
Chapters Making A Difference: Western Pennsylvania Lactation Consultant Association
This month we shine a spotlight on WPLCA, which is loosely based in the Pittsburgh area. This 48-member Chapter keeps busy planning excellent education opportunities for its members and other lactation and birth professionals in their geographic area. This April 4,...
Even More Opportunities to Help Out the Newest Members of Our Field!
Our Membership Grant program has been wildly successful! One grant awardee was so excited that she even posted on Facebook about her award. This program selects applicants quarterly to receive full membership in USLCA and is funded entirely by donations. Your...
Making the Case for More IBCLCs in WIC
We are proud to share the new publication from the National WIC Association encouraging IBCLC coverage and availability for the WIC population. This document is referenced and supports the addition of IBCLCs to ensure the highest level of lactation expertise will be...
New USLCA Membership Benefit: 8 Free CERPs!
USLCA works hard to meet your professional needs. We also listen carefully to what you tell us. You asked for low cost educational opportunities, so how about 8 free CERPs a year! 2 webinars will be highlighted each quarter at no cost to members. Order your webinars...
