Upcoming EventsInternational Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactation Consultant Association Recognizes Hospital’s Efforts to Support Breastfeeding Initiatives
Nyack, N.Y. June 2, 2025 – Montefiore Nyack Hospital has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition of staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certification for excellence in educating and supporting breastfeeding families on lactation care.
The IBCLC consultants at Montefiore Nyack Hospital focus on preventive care, so they are available during pregnancy to assess and provide information on how to initiate breastfeeding successfully. They assist after the baby is born by helping families overcome breastfeeding challenges, providing accurate information, and continuing to support them as their baby grows. They assist families returning to work or school, help families in more unusual situations such as breastfeeding more than one baby or nursing a sick or premature infant, and help train nursing staff to manage basic breastfeeding care.
Bayyinah Muhammad, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, Chair of the Board of Directors of IBLCE recently shared, “By integrating IBCLCs into your care team, you are empowering families with the education, support, and encouragement they need to make informed feeding choices and build strong, healthy bonds from the very beginning. Thank you for championing maternal and infant health. Your efforts are truly valued and make a lasting impact on communities.”
As allied healthcare professionals with the leading internationally recognized certification for professional lactation services, IBCLC professionals work in hospitals and birthing centers, clinics, public health agencies, private practice, community settings, government agencies, and in research. There are currently more than 38,000 IBCLC professionals in 136 countries worldwide. (www.iblce.org). To find IBCLC professionals at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, visit www.ilca.org. Follow the “Find a Lactation Consultant” link and search for an IBCLC by postal code, city and state, or country. For more information about the IBCLC Care Award program, contact IBLCE at award@iblce.org.
