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: lactationmatters
Contaminants in Breastmilk? IBFAN Responds.
By Joy Heads, OAM, IBCLC, FILCA, The reality of the presence of environmental chemicals has been on the world’s radar since the release of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring in 1962. Today it is accepted that every human body contains many man-made chemicals that can cause … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Australia News, Breastfeeding News
Tagged Australia, contaminants, IBFAN, Joy Heads
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Taking My Private Practice “Paperless”
By Jessica Lang Kosa, PhD, IBCLC I’m writing this in the YMCA lobby while my daughter is in swim class. As an independent IBCLC working in a solo private practice and the mother of three, I need to use these little … Continue reading
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Tagged IBCLC, Jessica Kosa, Paperless, Private practice, Records
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Stories from 2013 Exam Hopefuls: Brooke Smith
Lactation Matters is in the midst of a series of blog posts, from now until July when the 2013 exam to certify IBCLCs is given. As we seek to increase access to the services of IBCLCs, cheering on those who … Continue reading
Melbourne 101: Everything You Need to Know to Fall in Love with our 2013 ILCA Conference City!
By Iona Macnab, BA(Hons), LLB, IBCLC Melbourne – where to start?! On the banks of the Yarra River, of course – where for 30,000 years the Wurundjeri tribe (part of the Kulin nation) knew the river as Birrarrung, the “Place of Mists … Continue reading
2013 USLCA Conference Wrap-Up!
By Mistel de Varona It’s always good to be home after being away, but even better when I’m still glowing from a wonderful experience! USLCA’s inaugural conference “Gateway to Excellence” was excellent, but it did not feel like a novice was … Continue reading
Stories from 2013 Exam Hopefuls: De’Chelle Pierson
Lactation Matters is proud to begin a new series of blog posts, from now until July when the 2013 exam to certify IBCLCs is given. As we seek to increase access to the services of IBCLCs, cheering on those who … Continue reading
Traveling as a Pumping Mother
By Nicole Goodman One of the biggest challenges working mothers face is traveling away from their babies while they’re still breastfeeding. Pumping while on the road – or in the air – can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and downright unpleasant, but … Continue reading
Posted in Breastfeeding Around the Globe
Tagged Airplane, Breast Pump, pumping, Security, Traveling, TSA
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A Look Inside A Work in Progress
By Christine Staricka How do new ideas spread in the lactation community? How often are there really any NEW ideas? How big does an idea have to be to make a real difference? These are questions I am asking myself as … Continue reading
“World Day of Human Milk Donation” – An International Effort!
By Maryanne Perrin, MBA I spoke with Dr. Danielle Aparecida da Silva of Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (equivalent to the Food and Drug Administration in the USA) to learn more about the upcoming “World Day of Human Milk Donation” which will … Continue reading
Highlights of USLCA’s Upcoming Inaugural Conference: Gateway to Excellence
By Mistel de Varona and Annette Leary Spring is here and USLCA’s first national conference is on its way. Gateway to Excellence will kick off in two weeks! There are many exciting things to look forward to if you are attending and … Continue reading
