Lactation After Loss: Navigating the Grieving Process
Real People, Real Stories—And Real Preparation for Providers
Are you prepared to help a parent navigate lactation, when there is no baby to feed? What plan does your facility have in place to help with lactation when a loss occurs?
Lactation after loss is one of the most overlooked aspects of care—and too often, this gap leaves parents and families unsupported during one of the most vulnerable, painful times of their lives.
Be ready to help parents and get the tools you need to help your facility prepare as well, with this course from Tameka Jackson-Dyer, BASc, IBCLC, CHW, CLE, CLS, CLC. Jackson-Dyer combines the latest research with real-life stories and quotes from actual parents. You’ll leave empowered to have conversations that can be difficult and uncomfortable—and also some of the most important you’ll ever have.
What You’ll Learn
- The basics of the physiology of lactation, with a focus on how interruption of pregnancy and/or lactation affects this process
- Evidence-based best practices for providing lactation counseling to a parent who has suffered a loss
- How to discuss options for donating milk after infant loss, if the parent desires
Throughout the course, Jackson-Dyer explains why it’s crucial to expand our understanding of loss: Miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, and stillbirth—as well as induced abortion, adoption, removal by social services, and loss by violence—all need to be considered. She also highlights why marginalized groups, including Black and Brown families, often face greater barriers to support after loss—and how you can make a difference.
Jackson-Dyer is the owner of CrazyMilkLady Lactation Support Services, LLC, and co-founder of Southeast Michigan IBCLCs of Color.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and compassion to provide critical support when it’s needed most. Enroll now to make a lasting impact.
This Course Awards:- 1.5 L-CERPs
- 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours