Networking & education for
lactation professionals

WHAT WE DO
The Bay Area Lactation Associates (BALA) provides lactation education and professional networking for those who work with breastfeeding families. We are an affiliate of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA).

WHO WE ARE
Lactation Consultants, Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Dieticians, La Leche League Leaders, Nursing Mothers Counselors, Nurses, Physicians, Pediatric Dentists, WIC staff, Peer Counselors, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and anyone else who is interested in supporting breastfeeding families.

MEETINGS:  WHERE, WHEN AND AGENDA
Meetings are held five times a year at rotating locations around the Bay Area. There is an opportunity to network with other professionals, as well as an educational component at each meeting.

Typical Agenda: 
        10:00 - 10:30 Networking time, coffee
        10:30 - 11:30 Educational Component of meeting
        11:30 - 12 noon Business meeting

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BALA Calendar

Next Meeting:
March 20, 2015:
Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm
ANNUAL LUNCHEON MEETING
Member Awards Announced!
East Bay Lactation Associates
828 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706


Previous Meetings:
January 15, 2015:
Speaker: Peggy Hinkle, IBCLC
Topic: Recap of the latest International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals Summit

November 13, 2014: 
Speakers: Meghan Lewis, PhD and Jaye Simpson, IBCLC
Culturally Sensitive Care for LGBTQ Families

September 16, 2014: 
Cottage Industries

May 9, 2014: 
Education: Review of Case Studies

March 14, 2014: 
ANNUAL LUNCHEON MEETING

January 13, 2014: 
Speaker: Robyn Scherr, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for newborns and their families

November 6, 2013:
Speaker: Dr. Shervin Yazdi, Pediatric Dentist
Topic: Laser Frenectomy: Treating Tongue and Lip Ties

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