International Lactation Consultant Association - ILCA

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The International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) is the member association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC®) and other healthcare professionals who care for breastfeeding families. Social Media Conduct Policy
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Supporting families shouldn't stop at the workplace door. 💼✨This , ILCA celebrates the employers, advocates, and IBCLCs...
09/01/2026

Supporting families shouldn't stop at the workplace door. 💼✨

This , ILCA celebrates the employers, advocates, and IBCLCs working to ensure every parent has the time, private space, and support needed to meet their lactation goals.

When workplaces support lactation, families, communities, and businesses thrive.

How does your workplace show support? Drop your stories or tag a supportive employer below! 👇

Member Spotlight: Dr. Rajinder Gulati!ILCA Code Committee Member Dr. Rajinder Gulati, MD (Paed), FIAP, spearheaded a com...
08/30/2026

Member Spotlight: Dr. Rajinder Gulati!

ILCA Code Committee Member Dr. Rajinder Gulati, MD (Paed), FIAP, spearheaded a comprehensive series of education, advocacy, and training initiatives during World Breastfeeding Week 2026:

• Guidelines & Publishing: Co-authored the "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (BFHI Actions)" section for the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) practice guidelines.

• Clinical Training: Served as Course Director for a 7-day BPNI Certificate Course at DMC&H, Ludhiana, training 22 healthcare professionals in skilled lactation counselling.

• Advocacy & Public Media: Delivered a featured lecture on effective attachment at the Annual Breastfeeding Conclave in Amritsar, joined international panel discussions, and appeared on The Canadian Primary Medicine Podcast to discuss building breastfeeding-friendly healthcare systems.

Great work to Dr. Gulati! Click here to learn more about his World Breastfeeding Week efforts 🔗https://ilca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rajinder_Gulati_Activities_WBW2026.pdf

✊🏿 Celebrating (25–31 August) 🤎ILCA stands with Black families, IBCLCs, advocates, and community leaders worldwide dur...
08/28/2026

✊🏿 Celebrating (25–31 August) 🤎

ILCA stands with Black families, IBCLCs, advocates, and community leaders worldwide during Black Breastfeeding Week.

Founded to highlight the specific barriers Black families face in infant feeding and maternal care, this observance focuses on closing healthcare gaps, expanding access to skilled lactation care, and honoring community leadership.

Every family deserves compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally congruent support. This week, and throughout the year, ILCA remains committed to:
✨ Supporting Black IBCLCs and lactation care providers who lead crucial clinical and community care worldwide
✨ Addressing healthcare disparities that impact infant and maternal health outcomes across the global diaspora
✨ Expanding access to skilled care so every parent has the resources needed to reach their feeding goals
✨ Uplifting community-driven solutions that center safety, dignity, and family well-being

To IBCLCs and healthcare providers everywhere: quality care begins with listening to families, respecting their lived experiences, and advocating for clinical environments where every parent receives complete, respectful support.

🌍 Big news! ILCA is thrilled to officially welcome ALPI - Association of Lactation Professionals India as our newest Glo...
08/18/2026

🌍 Big news! ILCA is thrilled to officially welcome ALPI - Association of Lactation Professionals India as our newest Global Partner!

Association of Lactation Professionals India (ALPI) began in India as a socially-focused lactation association to “provide, protect, promote and partner for breastfeeding” in 2016.

ALPI is a socially-focused professional association committed to providing its members with information and resources focused on the lactation profession. ALPI helps the lactation profession provide services, promote lactation, protect breastfeeding and partner with organizations to support breastfeeding in India.

At ILCA, we are incredibly proud to align with an organization dedicated to providing a unified voice for lactation advocacy at state, national, and international levels.

🤝 Grow Your Impact—Join ILCA’s Global Network!
Are you a member-based organization looking to scale your advocacy, expand your reach, and collaborate on a global stage?

By joining the ILCA Global Partner Program, your organization can:
-Amplify your voice alongside international peers.
-Access shared resources and professional development opportunities.
-Drive systemic change in healthcare and community support worldwide.

Let’s shape the future together. Learn how your organization can become an ILCA partner today.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://ilca.org/global-partner-program/

As a global association representing IBCLCs and lactation care providers worldwide, ILCA is proud to recognize Asian Ame...
08/15/2026

As a global association representing IBCLCs and lactation care providers worldwide, ILCA is proud to recognize Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week.

AANHPI communities encompass a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and birthing traditions—both in their ancestral lands and across the global diaspora. While these heritage traditions carry deep wisdom around infant feeding, families often face unique systemic barriers, language gaps, and a lack of culturally representative care.

True lactation equity requires that every family receives care that is not only evidence-based, but also culturally congruent, respectful, and accessible.

This week, we honor and amplify the community leaders, IBCLCs, and healthcare advocates who are working tirelessly to:
✨ Reclaim & center traditional feeding practices
✨ Bridge health disparities and linguistic barriers in care settings
✨ Expand representation among skilled lactation professionals

Wherever you practice in the world, equity starts with listening, learning, and championing care that honors every family’s heritage.

Join us in uplifting AANHPI families and lactation leaders this week and every week!

Join the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective as they host 2026. This year's theme is “We Keep The Fires Lit: Rising Th...
08/08/2026

Join the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective as they host 2026. This year's theme is “We Keep The Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine.”

Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective (IMMC) promotes Indigenous Milk Medicine and upholds traditional teachings to increase visibility and cultural preservation.

Learn more about Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective here 🔗 https://www.indigenousmilkmedicinecollective.org/milkmedicineweek

As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 draws to a close, we remind ourselves that advocacy, education, and community-building ...
08/07/2026

As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 draws to a close, we remind ourselves that advocacy, education, and community-building are year-round endeavors. Mark your calendars and join ILCA in supporting these crucial upcoming cultural and health observances:

🗓️ Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: 8-14 August

🗓️ Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week: 15-21 August

🗓️ Black Breastfeeding Week: 25-31 August

🗓️ Workplace Lactation Week: 1-7 September

🗓️ Latina/x Breastfeeding Week (Semana de La Lactancia Latina): 8-14 September

🗓️ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week: 16-22 September

Let’s stand in solidarity to dismantle systemic inequities and support every family’s unique lactation journey.

Last chance! 🚨 New members who join ILCA during can save 20% on membership by using code WBW26 at checkout! ILCA suppo...
08/07/2026

Last chance! 🚨 New members who join ILCA during can save 20% on membership by using code WBW26 at checkout!

ILCA supports lactation consultants like you who help millions of families achieve their breastfeeding goals.

JOIN ILCA TODAY TO...
🔵 Access the latest evidence-based research through an online subscription to Journal of Human Lactation, ILCA’s Clinical Guidelines, Triage Tool, Spanish Breastfeeding Glossary, and the ILCA Resource Library.
🔵 Earn free CERPs through access to the ILCA Knowledge Center.
🔵 Make it easier for families to find you through optional inclusion in the Find a Lactation Consultant Directory, the only international directory where parents and caregivers can find IBCLCs anywhere in the world.
🔵 Remain a part of a global community of thousands of lactation professionals worldwide who want to share ideas and best practices.
🔵 Benefit from advocacy efforts, focusing on fighting unethical marketing by commercial milk formula companies, promoting access to skilled lactation care, amplifying your role as a critical part of a family’s healthcare team, and so much more.

Join here: https://portal.ilca.org/i4a/ams/public/memberapp1.cfm?mbrAppID=70

🌍 EXPLORE THE MAP: Global Wisdom to !Thanks to your incredible contributions, our Interactive Global Directory is liv...
08/06/2026

🌍 EXPLORE THE MAP: Global Wisdom to !

Thanks to your incredible contributions, our Interactive Global Directory is live and expanding across every continent!

IBCLCs®, professional nurses, peer counselors, and health equity advocates have mapped their practices to share what is truly making a difference for families.

An IBCLC represents the gold standard in skilled lactation care. When IBCLCs collaborate across healthcare systems and community networks, we build a resilient foundation that protects infant nutrition and upholds human rights worldwide.

📍 Explore the map, get inspired by your global colleagues, and share these strategies with your team: https://ilca.org/world-breastfeeding-week-2026/

💬 Haven't added your practice yet? It isn't too late! Drop a comment below with your practice location (city and state/province/country spelled out in full) and one evidence-based practice you use to help !

What makes the IBCLC the "gold standard" in lactation care?International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLCs®...
08/06/2026

What makes the IBCLC the "gold standard" in lactation care?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLCs®) complete rigorous clinical training, sit for a comprehensive board examination, and adhere to strict evidence-based standards to support complex lactation needs.

Whether managing complex clinical issues, assisting parents navigating d-MER, or facilitating milk expression for a preterm infant in the NICU, an IBCLC’s specialized expertise is unmatched. By integrating IBCLCs across healthcare systems, we strengthen the Warm Chain, improve maternal-infant health outcomes, and elevate public health standards globally.

Learn more about The Role and Impact of the IBCLC: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08903344261434475

Let's advocate for the systemic recognition, integration, and fair compensation of these dedicated professionals!

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