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
Tag Archives: Marsha Walker
Meet Me in St. Louis: USLCA’s Upcoming Conference
After a long, cold winter, St. Louis, MO is preparing for spring’s cherry blossoms, Cardinals baseball, and USLCA inaugural conference Gateway to Excellence! USLCA has put together a fabulous line up of speakers including inspiring veterans and innovative newcomers for … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine Watson Genna, Liz Brooks, Marsha Walker, St. Louis, Thomas Hale, USLCA Conference
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED in the United States
By Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC, USLCA Director of Public Policy Many mothers need breastfeeding help, but cannot access the level of care that they need. Even though the Affordable Care Act requires breastfeeding support, it does not specify the provider that … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy, Affordable Care Act, Marsha Walker, USLCA
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World Breastfeeding Week: Massachusetts, USA Hospitals Go Bag Free
By Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC Massachusetts is now the second state in the US, behind Rhode Island, to have had all of its maternity hospitals eliminate the practice of distributing formula company discharge bags. Ban the Bags is a campaign … Continue reading
Speaker Profile: Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC
During the weeks leading up to the 2012 ILCA Conference, we will be highlighting a number of conference speakers. Watch this space every Friday for more profiles. Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC Marsha is a registered nurse and international board certified … Continue reading
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ILCA Conference 2011 – Reflections
I absolutely love going to ILCA conferences! While San Diego was quite a treat with its gorgeous weather and fabulous beaches, even the heat of San Antonio and Las Vegas couldn’t diminish the way an ILCA conference re-energizes and makes … Continue reading
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Tagged Alison Hazelbaker, Jane Morton, Lenore Goldfarb, Marsha Walker
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Summary of the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
On January 20, 2011, Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin issued a “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding,” outlining steps that can be taken to remove many of the challenges faced by women who want to breastfeed their … Continue reading
