by Robin Snyder-Drummond | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
Sitting on a park bench, she nurses her infant while the toddlers play. How convenient, the baby’s fed and the kids are happy. When loud noise at the airport scares the baby, the mother nuzzles her close and comforts her with breastfeeding. How convenient, the baby’s... by Robin Snyder-Drummond | Jul 21, 2019 | Blog, Home
Reading about successful class action suits is encouraging. Though before it comes to a lawsuit, calls and letters can make a difference. Some insurance companies have recognized the value of IBCLC care sooner than later. Here’s an example. In November 2016,... by Robin Snyder-Drummond | Jun 23, 2019 | Blog
The new mother is asking for help and you know you could be of assistance. When she asks about insurance and payment, you tell her that lactation support, as a women’s preventative health service, is required to be provided under the Affordable Care Act. Nonetheless,... by Robin Snyder-Drummond | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog
June marks a time of graduations, recitals, weddings and other transitions. MLCA is marking a transition in our Board of Directors. We’d like to thank Tricia Elbl, IBCLC for all she has contributed to MLCA since 2016. Because her family has an opportunity to... by Robin Snyder-Drummond | May 11, 2019 | Blog
Your trusty cadre of MLCA volunteers is at it again. We’ve organized an excellent conference, the fifth in three years. We are busy and we are good! Save the Date, Register now . “It’s Complicated” breastfeeding conference on Saturday, November 2,... 