100 and counting . . . Licensed Lactation Consultants in Georgia!

Dear SELCA members,   We are happy to announce that the 100th lactation consultant license was issued this week!  Congratulations! The many applications that have been submitted recently will continue to be processed by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. Those who meet the requisites for licensure can still apply, as well. Many have questions[…]

SELCA Supports You!

As Georgia IBCLCs begin getting their licenses, and the upcoming deadline of July 1, 2018 looms, questions arise about the process.  SELCA is committed to being a resource to all who support breastfeeding throughout the Southeastern United States.  We have many resources available on our website licensure page, and you can find our licensure FAQs here. We are also committed to[…]

Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act ALREADY improving access to care!

Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act ALREADY improving access to care! The Georgia Lactation Consultant Practice Act will go into effect on July 1, 2018, but we are already seeing INCREASED ACCESS TO LACTATION CARE in Georgia.  We are thrilled to report that CareSource, a Medicaid CMO, has recently begun credentialing IBCLCs in Georgia! Importantly, our[…]

How to Become a Georgia Licensed Lactation Consultant in 10 Easy Steps!

Licensure for IBCLCs in Georgia is here, and the deadline is approaching- July 1, 2018!  We are already seeing positive results (did you see our post about Medicaid coverage in GA?) and we need licensed IBCLCs.  We know the process can seem daunting, but SELCA is here to help you help breastfeeding families, and we can[…]

Licensure Update January 2017

Great news for Lactation Consultant Licensure in Georgia! The five member advisory committee and Secretary of State representative Jim Cleghorn have met for the first time. They discussed a timeline for starting to issue licenses, fees that will be collected, and how to disseminate information to both IBCLCs in GA and consumers. Thank you to[…]