Certified Lactation Specialist Course

Day One
History of Breastfeeding/ Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths
Normal and abnormal development of the breast
Composition of human milk and lactation physiology
Maternal and infant assessment
Latch-on and positioning, assessment of a feeding

Day Two
Effective counseling techniques
Hospital routines' impact on breastfeeding
Evaluation of lay literature
Pathology associated with breastfeeding
Principles of sustaining lactation during employment
Contraception, parenting, co-sleeping

Day Three
Alternative feeding methods, principles of supplementation
Breastfeeding the preterm/ special needs infant
Pharmacology/toxicology
Maternal psychological issues/sexual abuse
Essential elements in a lactation history

Day Four
Special needs mothers/adolescents/cultural concerns
Risk of infant formulas
Professional literature/evidence based practice
Infant and maternal health conditions
Standards of lactation consultant practice/ethics
Interactive Consultations

Day Five
Impact of infant growth and development on breastfeeding
Lactation consultant practice in various venues
Technology & Techniques used in breastfeeding management
Facilitating change and preventing burnout
Insufficient milk supply and failure to thrive

Day Six
Slide review
About the IBCLE exam
Test taking skills and study strategies
End of Course Exam