ALBA Lactation Support

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

Hearing the news that one of our beloved champions in our community has passed away is truly heartbreaking. We want to take this moment to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Janell Green-Smith.

Janell was an amazing supporter of BirthMatters. She believed in our program and worked hand in hand with our doulas to help bring bundles of joy into the world. It saddens us that someone who gave so much to this world—through her advocacy for maternal health—has been taken from us. 💔

Your story matters, and we will continue to fight against the injustices in maternal health. We will continue to say Dr. Janell Green-Smith’s name.

To support her beloved husband, newborn baby girl, and family, we have linked their GoFundMe down below

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-janell-green-smiths-family

12/04/2025

The holidays are a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving. At BirthMatters, that means coming together to support the moms and families we serve. This year, many of our families are facing a particularly difficult season—some at risk of losing essential benefits.

BirthMatters is working to provide comfort, community, and care to families who need it most. One highlight of the season is our annual BirthMatters Christmas Shop, a no cost event where our clients can “shop” for gifts and essentials made possible entirely by donor contributions.

You can make a meaningful impact in two ways: Shop our Amazon Wishlist to purchase items directly for our families OR Make a Donation to help us fill in the gaps and spread holiday cheer

Our goal is to raise $5,000 to meet these critical needs. Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring that no family feels forgotten this holiday season. Thank you for helping BirthMatters make this season brighter for every mom and child we serve.

Special thank you to Imagination Station for sponsoring our Christmas event!

Amazon Link: https://a.co/4cUvJjp
OR
Donation Link: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E331751&id=13
🎄🌟

12/04/2025

Please save the date for our next conference on March 20th & 21st in the lovely city of Spartanburg, SC.
To register, scan QR code or use this link.

https://events.humanitix.com/breastfeeding-the-medically-complex-infant

09/18/2025

Today marks the start of the first ever Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week! As an allied partner with the Deaf community, the DC Breastfeeding Coalition fostered the initiation of the first-ever Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Collective. The theme for this first-of-its-kind observance is "Close the Gap Bridge the Divide: Establish Breastfeeding Support Access."

The purpose of this initiative is to provide the nation's marginalized and underrepresented Deaf community with accessible breastfeeding education, support, and community, because language and breastfeeding access matters from birth! Follow Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding to keep up with the observance's activities.

09/11/2025

09/09/2025

La lactancia es la base para una salud de por vida para las mamás y los bebés. Pero los padres de familia no pueden hacerlo solos. Invertir en la lactancia significa invertir en familias más fuertes y comunidades más saludables. Desde apoyo para la lactancia hasta suministros para extraer la leche materna, estas herramientas son esenciales para la experiencia de cada persona.

09/08/2025

No matter where you're from — you deserve lactation support in your language, your culture, your way.


No importa de dónde vienes — mereces apoyo en lactancia en tu idioma, tu cultura, a tu manera.

09/03/2025

It's the 3rd annual Workplace Lactation Week!

For parents around the globe, laws and policies help ensure they are supported in continuing to breastfeed after returning to work. Promoting supportive and lactation-friendly work environments is essential, and this week provides resources for leaders, parents, and businesses alike.

Check out the Workplace Lactation Week page for more information!

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

Happy Friday! In Honor of National Breast Feeding Month...
ALBA supports South Carolina Senate Bill 42 (S.42) mandates that health insurance plans and Medicaid must cover the services of certified lactation consultants and doulas. The bill, introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session, requires coverage for both inpatient and outpatient services related to lactation and defines what constitutes a certified lactation consultant and doula. It also includes coverage for doula services during pregnancy and the postpartum period and will apply to health plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Review my linktree to download more information on how to support the bill and to contact your senators.

08/28/2025

Recently I was honored to receive recognition as Breastfeeding-Friendly Business of the Year by BirthMatters. It warmed my heart and made we reflect on why I love being a lactation consultant. Here's my 5 reasons. 💜