Journal of Human Lactation- Discard the Stereotype, Strengthen the Science, and Experience Success
- Developmental Origins of Health and Disease: The Role of Human Milk in Preventing Disease in the 21st Century
- Punching Above Its Weight: Does New Zealand's Responsibility for Protecting, Promoting, and Supporting Breastfeeding Extend beyond Its Own Borders?
- Thickened Milk for the Management of Feeding and Swallowing Issues in Infants: A Call for Interdisciplinary Professional Guidelines
- From Breast Milk to Brains: The Potential of Stem Cells in Human Milk
Author Archives: Amber McCann, IBCLC
World Wide Impact in 10 Minutes or Less: Using Social Media for Powerful Change
By Amber McCann, IBCLC One week ago, Lactation Matters posted a blog entitled If YOU Don’t Advocate forMothers & Babies, Who Will? If there was any doubt that you, the Lactation Matters readers, were willing to step up to the … Continue reading
Our IBCLC Family is Growing!
This week, health professionals around the world are finding out the results of the IBLCE examination to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Let’s take a closer look at those five letters they’ll be adding to their credentials… International – Our … Continue reading
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JHL Announces Cover Photo Contest!
JHL is your journal, and we want to feature your photos! Journal of Human Lactation’s (JHL) cover changed in 2012 – and is about to change again! The basic layout will stay the same, but they plan to replace the 4 cover … Continue reading
Conference Wrap-Up
By Amber McCann, IBCLC Truthfully, its takes me about this long to gather my energy, edit some photos, gather some links and get my head out of the “That was amazing!” clouds! As a conference “newbie”, I was unsure of … Continue reading
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Let the Conference Begin!
The 2012 ILCA Conference has finally arrived and everything, from airport transportation to the welcome we received at the JW Marriott to the volunteer orientations and registration to the Lazy River to a lovely dinner at Primo… Everything has been … Continue reading
1 Week until ILCA 2012! {Finding New Friends}
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC My bags are not yet packed… My business cards have not yet arrived… My email box must be tackled before I head out… But, I am READY! I am ready to meet new people. I … Continue reading
2 Weeks until ILCA 2012! {Running the Conference Marathon}
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC I am getting to the point in my preparation for this summer’s ILCA Conference where I’m starting to feel the pressure…the pressure to start packing, to make sure I have all the business cards I … Continue reading
3 Weeks until ILCA 2012! {my stomach is growling…}
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC In addition to getting there and finding fun things to do, all ILCA 2012 Conference attendees will need to EAT! While Orlando and the surrounding area offer endless options for dining, our conference hotel, the … Continue reading
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4 Weeks until ILCA 2012! {Fun Things to Do!}
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC As I look over the 2012 ILCA Conference Brochure, I can barely fathom having the time or energy to partake in anything other than conference sessions, meals and a few precious hours of sleep. But, … Continue reading
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We need your INTERNATIONAL perspective!
Written by Amber McCann, IBCLC In my few short weeks as the new co-editor of Lactation Matters, I have skidded right smack dab into a wall…the wall of realization that my perspective on our profession is overwhelmingly American. Of course, … Continue reading
