Western Pa Lactation Consultants Association

02/14/2026

📣 Early Bird Registration is Now Open!

We’re getting closer to the WPLCA Conference – April 27, 2026, and Early Bird Registration is officially LIVE!

This year’s featured topic:

“Supporting Lactation in the Client with Perinatal Substance Use”

Join us for an important and timely discussion designed to equip healthcare professionals with evidence-based guidance and practical tools to better support families.

💙 Early Bird Rates (Available before March 27, 2026)
Members: $60 (regularly $75)
Non-Members: $110 (regularly $125)

Save $15 when you register early!

Secure your spot today:

👉 Register Now by clicking on the link( https://bit.ly/WPLCA2026 )

Early Bird pricing ends before March 27 — we look forward to seeing you there

02/06/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨
We’re excited to announce that the next WPLCA Conference will take place on 📅 April 27, 2026!

This year’s focus:
“Supporting Lactation in the Client with Perinatal Substance Use” by Lauren Narbey, CNM

Join us for an informative day dedicated to supporting professionals who work with breastfeeding families. We’ll be diving into evidence-based guidance, clinical considerations, and practical tools you can use in your work.

Whether you're a lactation professional, healthcare provider, or student in the field — this conference is for you!

📍 Location- UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center, East Liberty, Pittsburgh

More details including registration information coming soon.
👉 For now… mark your calendar!

02/02/2026

Taking the exam this year??

Everything you need to pass the IBCLC exam. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3FTSD3J

01/22/2026

Coming April 1st. Register by 2-13-25 for a special bonus session. https://bestconnection.org/

01/21/2026

Save the date!!

The next WPLCA conference will be April 27th 2026 with a focus on lactation and prescription drugs.

01/21/2026

https://open.spotify.com/show/10GtYItKdunPDtWqgtSgOW
A podcast by the Breastfeeding Center of Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh

Podcast · Jill Wilson · Presented by the Breastfeeding Center of Pittsburgh, this monthly podcast covers all things related to lactation. Join us as we discuss hot topics, the latest clinical breastfeeding practices, hear stories from breastfeeding families and just be a friendly voice. Hosted by ...

01/21/2026

Judy Gutowski is writing a research proposal and discovered that there is no data concerning clinical lactation services in primary care settings.The purpose of this survey is to collect data on this topic.

She is looking for responses from IBCLCs who work in primary care practices... pediatric OB family practice or clinics.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CKsrqsc6d/

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

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