Networking & Education for Lactation Professionals
WHAT WE DO The Bay Area Lactation Associates (BALA) provides education and professional networking for those who provide skilled lactation care.
WHO WE ARE Lactation Consultants, Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Dietitians, 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 lactating families.
MEETINGS: WHERE, WHEN AND AGENDA Meetings are held 5 times a year via Zoom. There is an opportunity to network with other professionals, as well as an educational component at each meeting.
Next Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 TIME: 10am - 11:30am SPEAKER: Lucy Ruddle, IBCLC TOPIC: Bottle Refusal WHERE: On Zoom (email for link)
Future Meetings
March 27th, 11:30am - In-person for lunch (Castro Valley Cannery Kitchen and Tap House) May 22nd, 7pm on Zoom
Local Meetups
East Bay - Feb 7, 6pm Shirleyfbirch@gmail.com Peninsula - Mar 4, 11am Sjanakos@gmail.com North Bay - Mar 13, 10am hello@katiehowser.com
