About Us

WHAT WE DO

The Bay Area Lactation Associates (BALA) provides lactation education and 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.

WHY JOIN BALA?

We provide breastfeeding advocates educational and networking opportunities. Benefits include meetings, an online discussion group, phone referral line, and listing in our directory. Members receive periodic emails about local events and job opportunities.

WHEN AND WHERE WE MEET

Meetings are held five times a year at rotating locations around the Bay Area. There is a speaker and an opportunity to network at each meeting.

TO JOIN AND BE INCLUDED IN THE DIRECTORY

Email the Membership Coordinator Lisa Broughton for an application or download from here.

The Bay Area Lactation Associates are not necessarily in agreement with or responsible for the actions or advice of its members.