Aims

The Journal of Human Lactation is written for professionals by professionals, the Journal of Human Lactation deals with the practical, every day topics that nurses, lactation consultants, midwives, nutritionists/dieticians, public health and social workers, therapists, and physicians face everyday, such as

Patient counseling
Sociological and ethnic issues in dealing with breastfeeding
Practical discussions of diseases and conditions, such as mastitis, candida infections, engorgement
Care plans developed to help mothers and babies that require special care
Economics of breastfeeding
Educating physicians, hospital administration and other departments
Practical training for lactation consultants

The Journal of Human Lactation is the official journal of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). The International Lactation Consultant Association promotes the professional development, advancement, and recognition of lactation consultants worldwide for the benefit of breastfeeding women, infants and children. ICLA membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Human Lactation.