GKCLCA-Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association

GKCLCA-Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association The GKCLCA (Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association) provides educational and networking opportunities in the field of lactation.

What is the GKCLCA? The GKCLCA (Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association) is an affiliate chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA). The GKCLCA provides networking opportunities with others who are interested in the field of lactation.
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What is an IBCLC? An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who special

izes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. The scope of practice of IBCLCs focuses on providing education and management to promote and support breastfeeding mothers and families. IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). IBCLCs work in a wide variety of health care settings, including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice. The purposes and objectives of this chapter are:
-to provide networking opportunities for IBCLCs and others in the field of lactation
-to share knowledge gained through research and professional experience
-to build and sustain a local association that advocates for IBCLCs
-to enhance the reputation, image, and credibility of IBCLCs and USLCA in a responsible and professional manner
-to serve as a continuing education resource to further the professional growth of IBCLCs

The Greater Kansas City Lactation Consultant Association (GKCLCA) member benefits include:*
-opportunities for networking, collaborating, and mutual support amongst members through local USLCA chapter meetings
-free CERPs (continuing education) for educational meetings
-eligible for USLCA group membership discount
-opportunities for involvement and voting in annual elections
-IBCLCs in private practice can be listed on the resource page of our website

Who can join:
GKCLCA membership is open to all who support and promote breastfeeding. You do not need to be a member of USLCA to join this local chapter. You do not need to be an IBCLC to join.*

*Some member benefits apply to IBCLCs only.

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day!!!!

First meeting of the year is approaching !!!Fl**ge fitting will be the discussion. Please see your email for discussion ...
02/21/2026

First meeting of the year is approaching !!!

Fl**ge fitting will be the discussion. Please see your email for discussion questions.

Please Note: We will be discussing a topic as a group with each meeting and sharing how we educate and/or assist our families. This is an opportunity to network and share our knowledge with each other so we all provide the best care to our clients.

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http://gkclca.com/

09/25/2025

Zoom meeting tonight!!! GKCLCA Meetingg

08/07/2025

Last day of World Breastfeeding Week!!!

Asking for your participation in a survey to help us know if interest in the GKCLCA still exists, and give us informatio...
06/06/2025

Asking for your participation in a survey to help us know if interest in the GKCLCA still exists, and give us information on how we can best serve the IBCLCs and lactation professionals in our community. Please take 1-2minutes to answer the questions here: gkclca.com/survey. Complete the survey by June 13th.

Meetings

Happy IBCLC Day!!! Today is a great day to thank a lactation consultant for their care.
03/05/2025

Happy IBCLC Day!!! Today is a great day to thank a lactation consultant for their care.

New statement
02/23/2025

New statement

Updated:

NEW POSITION STATEMENT: "Recommendation for Exclusive Breastfeeding: Avoidance of Underfeeding and Overfeeding with Commercial Milk Formula" was just published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal advocating for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. Read the statement here: https://buff.ly/43ecdrY.

Access the provider infographic here: https://bit.ly/providerframework

Access the parent infographic here: https://bit.ly/parentframework

02/07/2025

Roses are RED
Violets are RED
Everything is RED
GO CHIEFS!

02/06/2025

Today is THREE-PEAT Thursday. What are you doing in 3’s?

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