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 Lucia Jenkins | May 26, 2019 | Blog
There are women who, for decades before us, continually advocated for lactation support and education. Rosemary Peterson was one of those women. I met Rosemary in 2000 when she came to our first BirthReady (independent childbirth education and support) event. It... 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,... by Robin Snyder-Drummond | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog
A breastfeeding mother could not pump at work. She sued her employer for workplace discrimination and won… millions of dollars. That news made the headlines at least twice in the last two months. To their credit, these women planned ahead, reviewed the... 