"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, 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

Future Meeting:
March 14, 2014, Friday, 10am-12pm, East Bay Lactation Associates

ANNUAL LUNCHEON MEETING!
Lunch will be provided at our March meeting as we vote in new board members and award scholarships!

Address:  828 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 110, Albany CA.


Previous Meetings: 

January 13, 2014, Monday, 10am-12pm, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Address: 2500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553
Conference Room: TBA

Join Robyn Scherr to learn more about Craniosacral Therapy (CST) for newborns and their families. This talk will cover conditions commonly helped by CST, research and educational resources,  and how to find a qualified practitioner. You'll hear clear explanations,  have the opportunity to get a felt sense of this powerful modality, and learn a simple technique that can improve your client interactions.

Robyn Scherr CMT CST-D is diplomate-certified in CST, the highest level of certification in the field. Her Lafayette practice is focused on working with families. Find out more at www.livinginthebody.net.

November 6, 2013: Wednesday, 10am - 12 noon
St. Luke's Hospital

Speaker: Dr. Shervin Yazdi, Pediatric Dentist
Topic: Laser Frenectomy: Treating Tongue and Lip Ties
http://dryazdi.com/

Promote breastfeeding with BALA tote bags, shirts and more!
Click here to visit the BALA store

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