NYLCA-New York Lactation Consultant Association

04/30/2026

NYLCA’s ATLAS program helps Medicaid families access in-person lactation care that would otherwise be out of reach. This vital, self-funded program relies on donations, and we are at risk of exhausting funds before the end of the fiscal year.

Please consider making a donation to help us continue supporting New York families. If you’re not able to give, sharing this message can help us reach someone who can.

We help New Yorkers feed their babies! We took our slogan literally and put our money where our mouth is. We created and self-funded dollars that are set aside for our families with public insurance (Medicaid).

04/07/2026

“Representation matters—As a South Asian, hijab-wearing lactation counselor, I’m working to close gaps in breastfeeding support for BIPOC families.” Mariyah Farooqi IBCLC candidate
✨ Thank-you Mariyah for your application and dedication to the field. Mariyah is this years NYLCA Spring 2026 IBCLC Exam Scholarship! NYLCA will continue advancing equitable care!

03/04/2026

Today we celebrate IBCLC Day! 💙

To our incredible NYLCA members, thank you for the compassion, expertise, and advocacy you bring to families every single day. Your work makes a lasting difference in maternal and infant health across our communities.

We appreciate you and celebrate you today and always.

✨ Happy IBCLC Day! ✨

11/19/2025

The New York Lactation Consultant Association Equity and Diversity Scholarship was created to open doors for BIPOC aspiring IBCLCs and help build a lactation workforce that truly reflects and uplifts our communities. We believe every family deserves high-quality, culturally responsive lactation care—and that representation matters in every feeding journey.

This scholarship supports that mission by covering the initial IBCLC exam fee for eligible candidates.
Applications are now opened to New York residence. Good luck. 🍀

09/03/2025

At NYLCA, we uplift and support both current and future IBCLCs who enrich lactation care with diverse and meaningful voices. This week, we’re honored to spotlight one of our IBCLC students and share her heartfelt journey

“My passion for lactation has always been a part of me as a doctor, but it truly blossomed when I had my daughter. Experiencing the beauty and challenges of breastfeeding firsthand inspired me to become a Lactation Consultant, so I can walk alongside other moms and families on this journey.”
Representation matters. Support matters. Together, we’re building a more inclusive future in lactation care.”

08/06/2025

NYLCA Members Only! FREE E-CERP for World Breastfeeding Week TOMORROW - Register at www.nylca.org/events

08/01/2025

NYLCA: FREE E-CERP for World Breastfeeding Week - NYLCA Members can register at www.nylca.org/events

05/06/2025

What a great day learning from so many of NYLCA’s very own experts!! We are so lucky to have so many talented lactation professionals here in NY!

04/29/2025

1 week until NYLCA's Knowledge: Insights and Expertise from Local Lactation Professionals!

www.nylca.org/events

6 CERPS

- The Role of Craniosacral Therapy in Infant Feeding
- The Late Preterm Infant and Lactation: Special Considerations for Success
- DOH Lactation Programs and Services
- Lactation Care in the New York State Carceral Setting
- The Biopsychosocial Considerations Influencing Frenectomy Care
- Supporting the Future of Lactation: Ethics & Best Practices in Hospital Mentorship

04/21/2025

Big Congrats to Annie Frisbie, MA, IBCLC, PMH-C (she/her)
Founder of City Lactation, Annie became an IBCLC in 2011 and earned her Perinatal Mental Health Certification in 2023. Her journey began after her first child’s birth in 2007, inspiring her to volunteer with La Leche League and eventually lead meetings in Queens from 2009–2016.

In 2019, she launched City Lactation to build a collaborative practice. Annie also co-hosts the Lactation Business Coaching podcast and creates tools, trainings, and CE for private practice IBCLCs.

A nationally recognized speaker and expert in HIPAA, tech in healthcare, and lactation business, Annie received USLCA’s President’s Award in 2018. She’s also a proud NYLCA member, screenwriter, and mom of two teens (plus cats Frank & Roxie!).

What drives her? “I really do think every baby is the cutest—and every family’s story matters.” Check Annie out at