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Northern Illinois Lactation Consultant Association (NILCA)
EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
NILCA Educational Meetings are held 5 times per year. Keep your knowledge up-to-date regarding breastfeeding and peripartum support, and network with other professionals in the field.
Up to 7.5 hrs per year of CERPs may be available for NILCA Members who attend meetings. Please note, we do not provide CERPs for attended meetings unless membership dues are up-to-date.
All meetings are free and open to members of the public to attend. Lap babies are also welcome at in-person meetings. Meetings held online will not be recorded for future viewing.
An archive of our past meeting dates and topics can be accessed here.
Upcoming Meetings
Meet & Mingle - Networking for Lactation Professionals!
Networking event for lactation professionals, students, and related providers.
Location: Cucina Paradiso, Oak Park, IL
Event is free to attend, each member pays their own way.
Bring your business cards and meet other professionals in the area!
Sensory Motor Development & Whole Body Feeding + Annual Meeting
Speaker: Sara Vivoda, OTMOT, OTR/L, CLC
1.5 L-CERPs
Location: Local Kitchen & Tap, Schaumburg, IL
Dinner is included for members; cash bar. Agenda: networking, educational session, and annual meeting with board nominations.
February Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
CERPs TBD
Location: Zoom
Meet & Mingle - Networking for Lactation Professionals!
Networking event for lactation professionals, students, and related providers.
Location: TBD
Event is free to attend, each member pays their own way (drinks, food, etc). Bring business cards and meet other professionals in the area!
April Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
CERPs TBD
Location: Zoom
June Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
CERPs TBD
Location: Zoom
World Breastfeeding Week Event
TBD!
August Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
CERPs TBD
Location: Zoom