by danikadim25 | Nov 6, 2023 | Advocacy Resources
Indigenous Lactation Counselor Course! Indigenous Lactation Counselor is so excited to be able to share this opportunity to our community. For the first time ever we are offering three, fully funded Indigenous Lactation Counselor courses. We are grateful and raise our...
by danikadim25 | Nov 6, 2023 | Advocacy Resources
Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Healthy Start Initiative: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health (Healthy Start or HS) Program. The purpose of HS is to...
by danikadim25 | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog Posts, News
Mom brought to tears over notes of encouragement in airport nursing room from other moms Sometimes all you need is to know you’re not alone. Being a new mom can be a scary time because everything is new to you and your baby. But when you’re nursing it can...
by danikadim25 | Nov 1, 2023 | Advocacy Resources, News, Studies
NYLCA Equity and Diversity Scholarship – April 2024 The New York Lactation Consultant Association Equity and Diversity Scholarship was created to reduce the barriers to accessing the field of lactation for BIPOC communities in New York. We recognize that there...
by danikadim25 | Oct 31, 2023 | Advocacy Resources, Legislation Updates, News
Supporting Moms’ Health in the Postpartum Period Introduction The postpartum period is an important time for both mothers and newborns and is increasingly recognized as an opportune time for policy intervention. Although pregnancy-related deaths are rare in the United...
by danikadim25 | Oct 31, 2023 | Advocacy Resources, Blog Posts, News, Resources, Webinars
Improving Continuity of Care in Chest/Breastfeeding Support throughout IL Learning Collaborative Purpose This award is to support organizations interacting with pregnant and parenting families to improve breastfeeding support, continuity of care resources or services,...