New SELCA Mentor List

SELCA is starting a list of potential mentors for those interested in starting the path towards becoming an IBCLC.  These will include those in all areas of practice, including private practice, clinical, hospital and public health.  To add yourself to the list, fill out the form here.  If you are interested in being paired with[…]

Anxiously Waiting? Not Anymore . . .

Nope, April the Giraffe is still pregnant . . . BUT  the SELCA website is updated with meeting dates, evaluation and CERP certificate links, speaker information, minutes, budgets and more!  Don’t forget to scroll down to see what you have been missing “below the fold” . . . Don’t forget- we still need volunteers to[…]

SELCA’s Annual Conference was a Success!

SELCA’s Annual Conference was this past Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Piedmont Atlanta.  Lactation professionals from around the southeast gathered for fun networking opportunities, affordable continuing education, and professional development. It was a full day, from 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM, but the good food, great information, and fantastic people made it worthwhile.  One of[…]

Congratulations to the Inaugural Recipient of the Friend of SELCA Award!

The Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association Board of Directors proudly announces the creation of the Friend of SELCA award. This award goes to a SELCA member OR a member of the community who is working to advance the IBCLC within Georgia and the Southeast through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research. SELCA members may submit nominations[…]

Join us for the SELCA Annual Conference November 12th!

Please join us for our upcoming annual conference on November 12, 2016 at Piedmont Atlanta for fun networking opportunities, affordable continuing education, and professional development. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is conveniently located in Atlanta, at 1968 Peachtree Rd. NW Atlanta GA 30309- directions here.  The event will be held in Rich Auditorium, 77 building, M level.[…]

Congratulations to SELCA member, Leah Aldridge, JD, IBCLC!

SELCA is grateful to the efforts of Leah Aldridge, JD, IBCLC on behalf of Georgia International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and the recently passed Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act, providing licensure of Georgia IBCLCs.  The depth of her passion, the breadth of her advocacy, and the tirelessness of her work cannot be adequately lauded[…]