Live Zoom clinics and on-demand recordings
Led by an IBCLC
Personalized support and guidance
Train to be a Lactation Consultant: Where clinical expertise meets the heart of evolutionary parenting
Join our 95 hour comprehensive online certification course and transform your passion for supporting new mothers into a rewarding career
What’s included in the course?
Lactation Consultation skills
Comprehensive Lactation consultant training that meets the 95-hour education requirement for the IBCLC exam (provided all other IBLCE criteria, such as clinical hours, are met).
Clinical practice support and mentorship
Assistance with clinical internship placement alongside leading lactation consultants and clinics. Ongoing guidance and support throughout your clinical practice. Personal mentorship program.
Office hours
Meet with expert lactation consultants to ask question about the course during weekly office hours. No other course offers this benefit! and it’s priceless!
Practical skills
Our program doesn’t just prepare you for the IBCLC exam, it equips you with the clinical artistry and practical expertise to excel as a first-rate lactation professional.
Introducing Solid Foods
Become a Parent Educator specializing in the transition to solid foods using a Baby-Led approach.
Parent Coaching
Exploring the evolutionary-attachment approach to parenting guidance: Understanding the biological roots of the parent-child bond.
Comprehensive academic training (95 hours) covering the full IBCLC exam curriculum. Certification as a Lactation Professional from the HEAL Childhood Academy.
Learn at your own pace with on-demand recordings and a wealth of supplemental resources for deep dives into every topic.
We’re with you every step of the way in this rewarding career. Enjoy ongoing mentorship, 1-on-1 office hours, and expert support in securing your clinical hours.
Transform your passion into a professional career with a learning experience designed to fit your life, not just your schedule. Our program breaks the mold of traditional education by offering on-demand content that lets you master complex concepts at your own pace: anytime, anywhere. But you’ll never be learning in isolation. We prioritize personal support through dedicated one-on-one guidance, ensuring that your unique questions and clinical goals are met with expert mentorship. From tailored office hours to hands-on assistance with your clinical placement, we provide the steady foundation you need to step confidently into the rewarding world of lactation consulting. This isn’t just a course; it’s a partnership in your professional growth
This lesson explores the evolution of breastfeeding from its mammalian origins through to modern societal shifts and the 21st-century landscape. It examines the profound influence of culture and anthropology on nursing behaviors, contrasting contemporary norms with the biological patterns found in hunter-gatherer societies. By utilizing these traditional societies as a window into human biology, students will analyze how environment and lifestyle shape infant feeding. Finally, the session delves into Maureen Minchin’s “Milk Hypothesis” to understand the critical link between infant nutrition and long-term health outcomes
his lesson covers the IBLCE organization and the professional standards, ethics, and core competencies required of an IBCLC. It defines the lactation consultant’s responsibilities and essential knowledge base necessary for high-level clinical practice. Students will explore the consultant’s role within the multidisciplinary medical team to ensure seamless, collaborative patient care. Finally, the course examines the practical application of these skills across diverse settings, from hospital wards to private home visits.
This session investigates the anatomy and physiology of lactation, covering breast development from puberty through pregnancy and the postpartum period. It examines the complex physiological processes and hormonal triggers essential for continuous milk production and secretion. Students will analyze the specific stages of milk establishment, from colostrum to mature milk, to understand how supply meets infant demand. Additionally, the course provides a detailed look at infant anatomy to ensure a functional understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding.
This lesson focuses on the critical transition from prenatal preparation to the initial days of breastfeeding within the hospital setting. It provides strategies for supporting the successful establishment of milk supply and navigating the early postpartum period. A hands-on workshop explores various breastfeeding positions to ensure infant latch and maternal comfort. Participants will gain practical tools to empower parents and troubleshoot common challenges during these formative stages.
This comprehensive clinical module addresses the critical factors and challenges involved in successful lactation management, starting with the identification of risk factors that can compromise the establishment of breastfeeding. It provides evidence-based protocols for treating maternal complications such as nipple trauma, pain, engorgement, and mastitis, while offering specialized insight into infant-specific issues like tongue-tie, neonatal jaundice, and reflux. Students will master techniques for improving the latch and managing milk supply imbalances, such as oversupply, alongside strategies for navigating behavioral hurdles like nursing strikes. By the end of these lessons, practitioners will be equipped with the diagnostic tools and clinical skills necessary to troubleshoot complex breastfeeding obstacles and support the long-term health of the nursing dyad.
This lesson covers the clinical management of low milk supply, focusing on the physiology of milk production and identifying root causes of insufficiency. Students will learn evidence-based strategies for increasing supply, including optimized drainage techniques, pumping protocols, and the appropriate use of galactagogues. The session provides practical tools to create customized plans that restore maternal confidence and ensure healthy infant growth
In this lesson, you will gain a comprehensive guide to the practical and clinical aspects of milk expression and safe storage. You will explore various pumping technologies, from manual to hospital-grade electric pumps, and master techniques for maximizing output through proper flange sizing and effective stimulation. We will explore evidence-based guidelines for the safe handling, labeling, and storage of human milk to ensure its nutritional and immunological integrity is maintained. By mastering these protocols, you will be prepared to support families in pumping and storing human milk.
In this lesson, you will examine the critical intersection of infant health and corporate marketing through the lens of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. We will dive into the history and necessity of the WHO Code, analyzing how aggressive marketing tactics can undermine breastfeeding and impact global public health. You will learn to identify subtle marketing violations and understand your professional responsibility in upholding ethical standards when interacting with industry representatives. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to protect the families you serve from commercial influence, ensuring that their feeding decisions are based on accurate information rather than predatory advertising.
In this lesson, you will explore the transition to solid foods through the lens of Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), focusing on a developmental approach that encourages infant autonomy. You will learn to identify the specific physiological signs of readiness that indicate a baby is ready to move beyond milk, as well as the crucial differences between gagging and choking. I will guide you through the practicalities of safe food preparation—specifically how to modify textures and shapes to match an infant’s palmar and pincer grasps. By the end of this session, you will be able to provide parents with a clear framework for introducing solids that prioritizes safety, nutrition, and a positive lifelong relationship with food.
In this lesson, you will explore the complex physiological and emotional process of weaning, whether it is initiated by the parent or the child. We cover strategies for a gradual, supportive transition that prioritizes both maternal breast health and the child’s emotional needs. This session guides you through practical techniques to reduce milk supply safely, minimizing the risk of mastitis or engorgement, and how to help families navigate the hormonal shifts and psychological milestones that often accompany the end of the breastfeeding journey. By the end of this session, you will be able to provide families with a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap for closing this chapter with confidence and care.
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