Western Pa Lactation Consultants Association

10/28/2025

WPLCA 2025 Fall Conference: Bodywork for Improving Lactation
Dec 12, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm
UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center

Explore how different modalities of bodywork- chiropractic, acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy and more can complement IBCLC lactation support services. Meet local practitioners and understand when appropriate referrals can increase clients' chances of meeting their lactation goals.

Breakfast and snacks will be included with vegan and gluten-free options. Lunch break is 1 hour and attendees can purchase their own lunch at local restaurants or pack a lunch.

Register Here!

Explore how different modalities of bodywork- chiropractic, acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy and more can complement IBCLC lactation support services. Meet local practitioners and understand when appropriate referrals can increase clients' chances of meeting their lactation goals. Breakfast and s...

10/28/2025

This piece is called "Held in Blue". It captures a mother baby wearing, surrounded by a luminous blue stained glass design that glows with love and serenity.

Shes looking for a new home! -> LaurenJTurnerFineArt.com

08/13/2025

Some good information!!

Did you know that breastfeeding reduces risk of the #1 killer of women—heart disease? How does this work? And how does lactation also lower risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and other cardiometabolic problems? This fascinating 2025 review explains the mechanisms underlying these amazing health benefits of breastfeeding, which its authors call “a cornerstone of maternal health.” Free download here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40689046/

04/05/2025

A good resource for postpartum dads.

Calling all dads! Join us for our free online Dads Support Group!

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other dads who have newborns up to toddlers. Our groups allow you to talk and listen to other dads as they process their experiences. Whether you are going through stress, feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to parenting, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner, our groups are here for you. You will learn about helpful tools/resources and realize you are not alone. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

View the schedule and register ➡️ bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

04/05/2025

Great story about the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank.

Rick takes you inside the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank in Pittsburgh's Strip District to show you the incredible process of collecting, testing, and paste...

03/28/2025

Find out how to get involved and give back to your community!

Join the Midwife Center - along with a wide variety of other neighborhood organizations - at the Lawrenceville Volunteer & Advocacy Fair!

Thursday, April 3 from 6:30-8 pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Butler Street. Sponsored by Lawrenceville United.

03/28/2025

03/21/2025

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We have a fabulous conference coming up soon and hope some more of you would enjoy participating.

Register by clicking on this link

01/12/2025

New Membership offerings this year

This year we are excited to be able to offer several opportunities we have not had in the past few years- in-person conferences and networking events (both in-person and virtual) that we're calling "monthly mingles." With in-person conferences comes face-to-face focused learning, improved networking, healthy lunches provided, and learning about community organizations participating in the events. These engaging events have a higher cost and in addition there are ongoing costs of running an organization such as subscriptions, organizational memberships and processing fees, so it is necessary for us to pass on some of this cost to members and conference attendees, in order to continue to provide quality programming. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about our membership this year.

Become a Member and save on conferences (new rates apply this year) and attend our Monthly Mingle networking events (virtual and in-person events will be offered)!!

All Inclusive Membership
$200
membership
monthly mingles (networking events)
2 conferences in 2025 ($250 value)

Basic Membership
$50
membership
monthly mingles (networking events)
member pricing for conferences ($75)

Organizational Membership
$200
member pricing for all organization members for 2025 conferences
access to monthly mingles

A La Carte Conference Prices-
Members-$75
Non-members- $125

Register at this link

01/12/2025

What a great conference!! It was our first in person event for quite a while. The speakers and content were excellent!!

WPLCA Spring Conference 2025 Trauma Informed Care: Lactation as a community resource (6 CERPS/CEUs)

Friday April 4th, 2025 from 9am-4pm
Registration starts at 8:30am
at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Speakers:
Morning session- Gabriela Hershman with Dr. Tracey Vogel, Emily Miller and Lauren Lindsay
Afternoon session- Dr. Brooke Rawls

Recording will be available for those who register and are unable to attend due to illness or emergency. CERPs will also be available for those who view the recording and complete evaluations.

01/12/2025

Magee has another Flex Full Time opening:

https://careers.upmc.com/job/21441317/lactation-consultant-pittsburgh-pa/

Avery Greenaway, MBA, sHRBP

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers (What is this?)

Recruiter, UPMC Magee Talent Acquisition

300 Halket Street – Suite 2206

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

412-256-8035

greenawayae@upmc.edu

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