Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association

08/17/2026

BMC job posting: RN/IBCLC

Seeking RN/IBCLC in Boston Medical Center’s outpatient Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Center.

Join an exciting program on the forefront of the growth of breastfeeding care in safety net and large hospital centers in the US!

https://bmc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BMC/job/Boston/OBGYN--Outpatient-Lactation-Consultant_50411

07/17/2026

🎉 Congratulations to MLCA’s September 2026 IBCLC Exam Scholarship Recipient, Jocileia Lopes! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce Jocileia Lopes as the recipient of the MLCA September 2026 IBCLC Exam Scholarship!

In Jocileia’s own words:

“My name is Jocileia Lopes, a 46-year-old mother of triplets whom I proudly breastfed for two years and five months. I graduated as a Speech Pathologist in Brazil in 2002 and have dedicated my career to breastfeeding support since 2004, working with low-income communities, leading educational programs, and contributing to initiatives such as the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

After moving to the United States in 2016, I continued my work as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor at WIC and as a doula, earning my CLC and CBS credentials and remaining committed to supporting families with compassionate, evidence-based care.”

Jocileia’s lifelong dedication to supporting breastfeeding families and improving maternal and infant health is truly inspiring. We are honored to support her as she prepares for the IBCLC exam and wish her every success on this exciting next step in her professional journey.

07/08/2026

🩺 What is Breastfeeding Medicine? A Growing Subspecialty

Join the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association for an engaging virtual presentation exploring the rapidly growing field of Breastfeeding Medicine.

Learn how this emerging subspecialty supports breastfeeding families through evidence-based, multidisciplinary care, and discover how healthcare professionals collaborate to improve maternal and infant health.

We’re excited to welcome our featured speakers:

✨ Kate Standish, MD, MS, NABBLM-C
✨ Emily Swisher Rosa, MSN, WHNP, CNM, IBCLC

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕖 7:00 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

Whether you’re an IBCLC, physician, nurse, midwife, student, or anyone passionate about lactation care, this session offers valuable insights into the evolving role of Breastfeeding Medicine.

🔗 Register today on our website! https://www.masslca.org/events/https/masslcaorg/events/event/2026/7/16/what-is-breastfeeding-medicine-a-growing-subspecialty

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06/19/2026

05/28/2026

Join us for a SNS Workshop!

Event: From Tube to B**b. How to support your families with at breast supplemental nursing systems (SNS).

Event Details: Amy Winkel-Gois, IBCLC of Late Night Latch is offering comprehensive training session on using At Breast Supplemental Nursing Systems. This course will provide lactation professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively utilize these systems for improved patient care. Learn how to integrate it into your daily workflow to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.

Event Notes: This workshop will be hosted at Newton Wellesley Hospital/Allen Riddle Living Room.
This is a separate brick building located behind the Hospital. To view a NWH campus map, click here.

Enter the Hospital grounds at the set of lights on Washington Street for the East Entrance.

Take your first right into the Patient/Visitor parking garage.

After parking your car, exit the parking garage to the outside by the East Entrance. You will see the Allen-Riddle brick building up the road on your left.

Enter through the main entrance for classes located on the first floor.

https://www.masslca.org/events/6-6-26

04/29/2026

Join us for a special Movie Night in honor of Maternal Mental Health Month 💛

We’ll be watching Tully — a raw and honest look at the challenges of motherhood, the importance of support, and the strength it takes to ask for (and accept) help.

🗓 May 3
⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Let’s come together to support maternal mental health — and each other.

04/21/2026

Join us for a special Movie Night in honor of Maternal Mental Health Month 💛

We’ll be watching Tully — a raw and honest look at the challenges of motherhood, the importance of support, and the strength it takes to ask for (and accept) help.

🗓 May 3
⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA

Let’s come together to support maternal mental health — and each other.

https://www.masslca.org/events/event-template-4ygbc #!event-register/2026/5/3/movie-night