Pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood are high-risk times for people to encounter new trauma — or for past trauma to resurface. Those who work with birthing and lactating families must understand how to recognize the signs of trauma and know how to help. Below, we share advice from Dr. Melody Jackson, GP, IBCLC, the instructor of LER’s course, “When Developmental Trauma & Breastfeeding Collide: Is Breast Still Best?” We’ll cover basic facts, and add some tools to your toolbox for discussing and navigating the complex topic of trauma with the families you serve. FOUNDATIONAL FACTSTrauma is a complex topic. But a few key concepts can get you started in understanding how this critical topic may impact your client’s lactation experience. And...

May marks the anniversary of a landmark event in the lactation care community: the passage of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (the Code). At LER, we’re celebrating by encouraging you to learn more about the Code, with a special discount all month long. How It Works Get in on our Code Celebration Discount!  Head to UNICEF and take their free e-course, Introduction to the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (2nd Edition)  Once you complete the course, email a copy of your UNICEF Course proof-of-completion certificate to WLawrence@LactationTraining.com and request your one-time-use, 15% discount code  Use your code to save on any course LER offers before midnight Eastern on M...