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New Research Study Published by ALPP Director and Colleagues on the Impact of COVID-19 on Lactation Support Professionals
An article by Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Director, Ellie Mulpeter, and colleagues from Curry College and the Healthy Children Project, Inc., just published in Frontiers of Public Health, is the first to explore the experiences of lactation support professionals during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 600 participants completed a qualitative […]

Expanded Breastfeeding TRICARE Benefits
TRICARE now covers the services of three new types of TRICARE-authorized providers, including CLCs.

Launch of the New WHO/UNICEF report
This report draws on the experiences of over 8,500 women. It exposes the aggressive marketing practices used by the formula milk industry.

75th World Health Assembly
INFACT USA and IBFAN traveled to Geneva to protect and promote breastfeeding at the 2022 World Health Assembly.

ABM Statement - Vaccination in Lactation
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has released a statement on COVID-19 vaccination for lactating individuals.

Competency Verification - The Foundation
Competency verification is an alternative approach to training hour requirements and rote learning.

Is Online Breastfeeding a New Thing?
REPOST: Ms. Magazine features an article on breastfeeding support during the pandemic

Integrity of the Remote Examination
ALPP ensures the integrity of the CLC examination across all modes of administration.

Lactation Counselors on BCHC Team
REPOST: Boone County Health Center in Nebraska hires two CLCs.

Questions for A Breastfeeding Pediatrician
Laura Asbury, MD, CLC answers questions about her work as a Certified Lactation Counselor and pediatrician.