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
World Breastfeeding Week Family Picnic & Supply Drive
Join us for a family event celebrating WBW 2023!
Location: Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513
Meet at the East Mall.
RSVP on Facebook!
https://fb.me/e/1meUHVYYg
August Educational Meeting: Flange Sizing 101
Speaker: Jessica Anderson, MA, IBCLC, CLC
1.5 L-CERPs
Location: Zoom
https://bit.ly/NILCAed0823
Passcode: nilca2324
Meet & Mingle - Networking for Lactation Professionals!
Networking event for lactation professionals, students, and related providers.
Location: City Works
929 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL
Event is free to attend, each member pays their own way.
Bring your business cards and meet other professionals in the area!
October Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBA/Annual Meeting
CERPs TBD
Location: TBD
February Educational Meeting Topic TBD
Speaker: TBD
CERPs
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 your business cards and meet other professionals in the area!
April Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
CERPs TBD
Location: Zoom
June Educational Meeting
Speaker: TBD
1.5 L-CERPs
Location: Zoom