Reaffirmed commitment to inclusivity
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...
4 Ways Expecting & New Parents Can Focus on Improving Heart Health
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...
We want to hear from you
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 the...
How are you evolving as a lactation care provider?
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...
Lactation Consultant RN (FT) – Largo, MD
Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Lactation Consultant RN to coordinate and monitor the care of newborns and provide lactation support to new mothers in the postpartum period.
Lactation Specialist (FT) – Houston, TX
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist: Outreach, the Lactation Specialist provides clinical lactation support and counseling for WIC clients who are having breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or Nutritionist’s skill levels.
Board Nominations Open
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...
Human Milk is a Medical Intervention: Strategies to Improve Outcomes
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...
A Binational Community Solidifies Through the Pandemic
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...
How New Parents Can Reduce Stress & Improve Heart Health Right Now
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...
