"Networking & education for
lactation professionals"

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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

BALA Calendar

Next Meeting:
Please bring your lunch and check out all the vendors at our Cottage Industries event!
September 16, 2014, Tuesday, 11am-1:30pm
Sequoia Wellness Center (not hospital)
749 Brewster Ave
Redwood City CA 94062




Previous Meetings:

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, www.livinginthebody.net.

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

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Promote breastfeeding with BALA tote bags, shirts and more!
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