Terriann Shell BS RN IBCLC ICCE FILCA

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

https://www.alaskabreastfeeding.org/event-details/a-day-of-networking-education

Now Approved for 4 CERPs!! 2 E-CERPs & 2 L-CERPs Join us for discussions on: Oral Issues Case Studies WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes Training Required for IBCLC Recertification

08/24/2026

Lactation Peer Counselors are an essential source of support for many breastfeeding families, offering compassionate care, encouragement, and guidance.

Thank you to the many Lactation Peer Counselors who help families reach their breastfeeding goals and feel supported along the way. 💛 Happy !

08/11/2026

Save the date and register now!

We're excited to share that registration for A Day of Networking and Education is now OPEN on our website!! We'd love to see YOU there!!

Register here: https://www.alaskabreastfeeding.org/event-list

11/13/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/health/byheart-infant-formula-recall-botulism.html

Federal health officials said caregivers should stop using all ByHeart powdered formula products after 15 infants in 12 states were hospitalized.

11/13/2025

https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Can-infant-formula-and-baby-food-be-used-after-the-date-expires

InformationKnowledge ArticleNo. Do not buy or use infant formula after its use-by date. Dating is required on infant formula under the Food and Drug Administration inspection, but dates on baby food are not required. If the manufacturer has put a date on the baby food, however, use it before the dat...

11/08/2025

Proud to be awarded from the IBLCE my “pink” metal for 36 years as an IBCLC

05/28/2025

Breastfeeding after a cesarean birth is challenging. But according to this 2025 meta-analysis, mother-baby skin-to-skin contact after a c-section leads to better breastfeeding rates and more exclusive breastfeeding during the hospital stay. Read about it here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748925000471?via%3Dihub

05/28/2025

Gestational diabetes increases health risks for both mothers and babies. This 2025 review article describes the positive impact of breastfeeding (especially when exclusive) on long-term metabolic health for mothers and reduce risk of childhood obesity for babies. Read about it here: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/9/3065