In the News
Disciplinary Review Procedures and Updates
ALPP would like to share our current disciplinary review procedures for the purpose of transparency.
MI Native American Breastfeeding Initiative
Grant will support Native American breastfeeding initiative in Michigan.
Lab-Grown Breast Milk
"Formula has come a long way, but it still lacks many nutrients and takes a toll on the environment..."
Online CLC Examination
The Certified Lactation Counselor Exam is available online with a live proctor.
Updates to the Recertification Scheme
Beginning July 31, 2020, ALPP will accept a new category of continuing education credits.
2020 Job Task Analysis
The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice has published an Executive Summary of the 2020 JTA.
Baltimore Healthy Start Builds Resiliency
"Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. has launched a multi-pronged approach to support the families they serve"
ACOG New Publication Features LSPs
"LSPs have gained expertise in breastfeeding support that comes from a variety of backgrounds..."
Breastfeeding During the Pandemic
Access to breastfeeding support has become harder and anxiety among parents has increased.
Hospitals separating mothers and newborns
Long-abandoned, harmful childbirth practices are coming back, according to a recent article in the Boston Globe.
