FDA Public Workshop
Evaluation of the Safety of Drugs and Biological Products Used During Lactation April 27-28, 2016 Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC The purpose of this 2-day workshop was to provide a forum to discuss the current state and future directions of the collection of data on...
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,...
US BFHI Milestone Reached
USLCA is happy to note that one of the breastfeeding metrics in the Healthy People 2020 Goals has been surpassed! Baby-Friendly USA recently announced that 17% of births in the US now occur in Baby-Friendly designated hospitals. Across the nation, IBCLCs and...
Upcoming Class Action Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
Recently, USLCA’s President, Debi Ferrarello, MSN, MS, RN, IBCLC, RLC spoke with an attorney from the firm planning to launch a class action law suit on behalf of women who have been denied coverage for lactation counseling under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Debi...
FDA Plans Public Workshop on Medications and Lactation
The FDA is planning a public workshop on gathering and communicating information about medications during lactation on April 27-28, 2016 in Silver Spring MD. Director of Licensure and Reimbursement Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, RLC will represent USLCA and the IBCLC at...
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...
Speaking of Aspiring IBCLC®s…
USLCA has created a Facebook Group called “Aspiring IBCLCs” as a way to share information and foster connections between IBCLCs and those working toward their credential. We invite your participation and hope you will bring your knowledge about the profession to this...
Now is The Time to Join USLCA!
Our amazing new member benefit of 8 free CERPs per year is just one reason to get involved and join your professional association today! Members also receive a print subscription to the journal Clinical Lactation as well as full digital access to the entire archive,...
ATTENTION CHAPTERS!
Chapters should have all official documents submitted to the national office to assure that your Chapter is listed in the official website directory. This includes membership renewal fees, Chapter agreements, and membership rosters. Remember that Chapter presidents...
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...
