Lactation Basics for the Public Health Nurse
Support lactating parents with expertise and confidence, with the wealth of information contained in this eight-course bundle. From solid practical skills for helping with position and latch, to detailed advice for supporting and advocating for parents across diverse situations, this bundle prepares you to help more families meet their breastfeeding goals—supporting the wellbeing of parents and babies, now and for a lifetime.
Included in this course:
Essentials of Positioning and Latch. Position and latch are the foundation of lactation success. Assess and teach these critical skills with confidence. Instructor: Dalaney Young, IBCLC, BS-MCH.
Gender Diverse Clinic Spaces. Learn practical steps to create an inclusive, welcoming lactation practice for gender diverse parents. Covers key terminology, intake forms, physical space considerations, and lactation challenges unique to trans and nonbinary parents. Instructor: Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC.
Supporting the Employed Breastfeeding Parent. Help lactating parents navigate the challenges of returning to work with confidence. Covers milk supply, pumping, storage, legal rights, and educating caregivers. Instructor: Tamika Harris, IBCLC, RLC.
Partners and Breastfeeding. Partners play a crucial role in lactation success. Learn how to engage, educate, and support them effectively. Instructor: Rebecca Costello, IBCLC, MPH.
Infant Sleep and Feeding. Learn to provide evidence-based, family-centered guidance on infant sleep, safe sleep recommendations, and the latest SIDS/SUID research. Instructor: Dayna Hall, BS, IBCLC, ICCE, ATC.
Postpartum Recovery. Understand the physical and psychological recovery process after birth and its impact on lactation. Covers key postpartum stages, common complications, and the lactation care provider’s role. Instructor: Alison Ward-Moore, MD, IBCLC.
Impact of Culture in Lactation Support. Gain practical skills to provide culturally humble lactation care by understanding cultural differences, biases, and power dynamics. Learn how to offer respectful, empathetic support, and collaborate effectively with diverse clients. Instructor: Nekisha Killings, MPH, CLC, IBCLC, RLC.
Counseling Skills. Learn how to build rapport, listen actively, and provide clear, jargon-free information that empowers parents. Develop goal-oriented care plans, facilitate shared decision-making, and navigate conversations with parents and healthcare providers. Instructor: Angela Love-Zaraka, BA, IBCLC, RLC.
This Course Awards:
12 Nursing Contact Hours
12 L-CERPs