The Bridge Between Past Future: IBCLC® Day 2021
by Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC, Trained Childbirth Educator Did they know what they were doing, the women who founded the IBCLC credential and launched a profession? Did they understand they were creating a pathway for incredible ideas for making a difference...
Responding to FridaMom
The recent advertisement from FridaMom, produced for the 2021 Golden Globe awards, depicts the raw truth behind the experience of many lactating parents, especially in the early days. The edited version that aired was a bit more conservative than its original...
Chapters Making a Difference: Northern Indiana Lactation Consultant Association (NINLCA)
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Northern Indiana Lactation Consultant Association (NINLCA). Formed in 1988, NINLCA provides an opportunity for networking among Lactation...
2021 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...
Chapters Making a Difference: Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants (PRO-LC)
We love highlighting the activities of our amazing USLCA chapters! This month, we’re excited to share information from the Pennsylvania Resource Organization for Lactation Consultants (PRO-LC). Forming in March 1986, PRO-LC was one of the very first local affiliates...
Amplify Black Voices
by Nichelle Clark, IBCLC, CBS, Founder, Black Breastfeeding 365 The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Then, in 1976, President Gerald Ford...
USLCA’s Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Two years ago, USLCA launched our new Mission, Vision and Values, so like most toddlers at this age we are continuing to push our boundaries (but in a good way!) At the heart of all of those statements is a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI). At...
Beyond the NICU
by Jessica A. Davis, BSN, RN, CCRN, IBCLC I realized that human milk and chest/breastfeeding had not been adopted as the standard of care for neonates born with congenital heart defects during my time as a bedside nurse in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit at...
Revitalizing Your Private Practice
by Denise Altman RN, IBCLC Many (most?) business owners are feeling stuck after all of the challenges of 2020. It’s hard to be creative or inspired when hit with wave after wave of difficulties. When your energy is used for frequent adaption, it seems like that is...
Vaccination for Lactation Care Providers
The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) strongly advocates for lactation care providers to be treated as essential healthcare providers in the allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. Lactation care is an essential public health service that should not...
