“Turning Science into Care: Foundations and Best Practices in Lactation

This foundational e-learning bundle provides healthcare professionals with a structured understanding of lactation science, strategies for proactive lactation support and best practices for supporting mothers and infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Course Highlights:

• Anatomy & Physiology of Lactation: Explore the structure and function of the lactating breast and how milk is effectively removed during breastfeeding.
• Colostrum Science: Understand the unique composition and role of colostrum in supporting extrauterine life and its clinical benefits for vulnerable infants.
• Proactive Lactation Support: Best practices for early lactation support and proactive volume-building strategies for women and infants who are at-risk of early cessation of breastfeeding
• Best practices for lactation initiation and coming to volume in the NICU: Learn evidence-based strategies to initiate lactation, build milk volume, and overcome barriers faced by mothers in the NICU—ensuring every infant receives the lifelong benefits of mother’s own milk (MOM).

Drawing on recent research and compassionate care principles, these courses empowers healthcare providers to improve outcomes for preterm and critically ill infants through targeted, proactive lactation support.

Courses are accredited and include clinical competencies, white papers, infographics to download.