New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

NJBFC is dedicated to promoting, protecting and supporting all families on their breastfeeding journey.

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Find Breastfeeding Help

zip-milkLooking for support and clinical help with breastfeeding? Get started by visiting ZipMilk.org, New Jersey’s premier statewide database for breastfeeding support- just enter your zip code to locate resources in your area to find providers who serve your area.

Providers: View the tutorial to add and edit your listing. Upon submission, please email nj@zipmilk.org to let us know so we can review and approve it.

The categories of providers include:

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

IBCLCs are highly trained and certified experts in breastfeeding and lactation support. They help families resolve breastfeeding challenges such as latching issues, low milk supply, breast pump flange sizing, pain during nursing, and more. They may work in hospitals, clinics, or WIC, but nearly all listed in Zipmilk.org are in private practice, conducting visits in their office, client’s home, or online, via telehealth

  • Training and Education: IBCLCs undergo rigorous education, clinical experience (300–1,000 hours, depending on which pathway they choose), and pass an international certification exam.
  • Scope of Practice: They are considered the gold standard in lactation care, qualified to handle complex breastfeeding challenges such as tongue ties, preterm infants, low milk supply, or medical conditions.

Settings: Often work in hospitals, clinics, or private practice, collaborating with healthcare teams.

Breastfeeding Counselors and Educators

They provide very foundational breastfeeding support and education. They assist with common breastfeeding concerns and focus on helping parents achieve their personal feeding goals. They are not clinical providers.

  • Education: Counselors and educators complete a shorter certification program (typically 20-55 hours, depending on the program) focusing on foundational breastfeeding support.
  • Scope of Practice: They provide education and assistance for common breastfeeding concerns but refer families to an IBCLC for more complex cases. 

Settings: Commonly found in community programs, peer support roles, or public health initiatives.

WIC Breastfeeding Support

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offers breastfeeding education, resources, and peer counseling to low-income families, supporting their health and nutrition needs. All NJ WIC offices are staffed breastfeeding peer counselors (mothers who have breastfed and received training to support other parents) to offer encouragement, share personal experiences, and provide guidance for common breastfeeding situations. WIC also staffs IBCLCs for more complex cases, all at no charge for WIC participants. Learn more.

Breastfeeding Support Groups and Organizations

Groups like La Leche League, Chocolate Milk Cafe, Sistahs Who Breastfeed, and community-based organizations provide ongoing emotional support, education, and peer-to-peer assistance to breastfeeding families in a group setting.

Medical Professionals

Pediatricians and family doctors monitor infant growth, nutrition, and overall health. Some have additional training to support breastfeeding families, particularly with weight gain or milk supply concerns.

Free Community Breastfeeding Support Counselors

Free breastfeeding support groups provide a welcoming space for parents to connect, share experiences, and receive encouragement. Led by lactation professionals or trained peers, they offer guidance and support for common breastfeeding challenges in a community setting.

Updated May 2025

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Your membership will help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in New Jersey. To join the Coalition, please complete our membership form online. We are a non-profit and flourish on donations. Donations are encouraged but not required for membership. All donations are tax deductible and acknowledgment letters for tax purposes are … Read More »

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Breastfeeding is Important

Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.

Medications and Breastfeeding

​Many breastfeeding women are wrongly advised to stop taking necessary medications or to discontinue nursing because of potential harmful effects on their infants. There are few medications that are “not safe” when breastfeeding. Ask your local lactation consultant then consult with your healthcare provider.

Getting Off to a Good Start

Getting off to a good start can help ensure your breastfeeding success. Find your local breastfeeding support services by visiting Zipmilk.org.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission
    • Trustee Information
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • News
  • Navigator Program 2025
  • For Parents
    ▲
    • Find Breastfeeding Help
    • Handouts and links
    • Breastfeeding Friendly Resources for Child Care Providers and Families
    • Employment & Breastfeeding in New Jersey
    • Medications & Breastfeeding
    • Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Designated Hospitals
    • New Jersey Mothers Matter
  • For Healthcare Providers
    ▼
    • Pathway 3 Mentor Database
    • Download Zipmilk Cards/Flyer
  • Legal Rights
    ▼
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Breastfeeding and Employment
    • Lactation Laws & Regulations
    • NJ PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR PREGNANCY, RECOVERY AND BONDING
    • Lactation Support in NJ Hospitals
  • Meetings & Events
    ▼
    • Submit Events and Announcements
    • National Breastfeeding Month
    • Lactation Events and Announcements
    • General Meeting Minutes
    • Trustee Meeting Minutes
    • Black Maternal Health Week
  • Membership
    ▼
    • Committee Descriptions
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Recent New Jersey Breastfeeding Statistics
  • Projects
  • Contact