Online Courses
Each session is a recording of a previous General Education Meeting. Participation in video recordings, handouts, and
an evaluation are all required to receive
1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 CERPs/CEUs
per session.
For questions, please email courses@iebreastfeeding.org
FREE!
With Kayellen Young, IBCLC
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Maternal and Pharmacology & Toxicology
Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC
Objectives:
1. Identify resources on clinical galactagogue information and safety
2. Utilize critical thinking skills when discussing herbal care plan options
3. Critically think about a personalized approach to galactagogue support during lactation
4. Describe ways galactagogues may impact physiological action when it comes to lactation support
5. Describe benefits and contraindications for each galactagogue presented
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Tamika Simpson, PsyD, MPH, PMH-C, IBCLC, CHES
Objectives:
1. Describe the impact of PMAD's on the employee and the workplace.
2. Explain how a lack of support with lactation impacts an employee's mental health.
3. Identify how returning to work could potentially impact lactation and what options are available.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology & Clinical Skills
Dr. Elaine Hart MD, FACOG
Loma Linda University School Medicine
Objectives:
1. Compare the BABE 2 trials effect of pumped verses hand expressed antenatal breast milk.
2.Understand the impact of utilizing medical student resources in promoting exclusive breastfeeding with the EMBRACE trial.
3. Recognize how participating in lactation research can empower the next generation of physicians to promote and support patients in their breastfeeding journey.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
Nicole Longmire
IBCLC, MAEd, PMH-C
Objectives:
1. Understand the Physical and Emotional Aspects of Lactation After Loss: Learn about the physiological processes of lactation that continue after a baby’s death, and how these may interact with the emotional trauma of loss.
2. Identify Effective Strategies for Managing Lactation Suppression or Continuation.
3. Develop Compassionate Communication Skills for Supporting Grieving Mothers: To provide sensitive and empathetic support to women navigating lactation challenges after loss, respecting their emotional needs and personal choices.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology & Clinical Skills
Jamie Mahurin Smith, PhD, IBCLC, CCC-SLP
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to list the three components of self-compassion.
2. Participants will be able to identify at least two ways in which self-compassion might influence breastfeeding outcomes.
3. Participants will be able to describe three strategies for incorporating the components of self-compassion into patient counseling.
4. Participants will be able to identify at least two evidence-based resources for parents interested in learning more about self-compassion and its effects.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology and Endocrinology & Pathology: Maternal
Kristin Cavuto, MSW LCSW, IBCLC
Objectives:
1. The learner will understand how to identify mammary hypoplasia.
2. The learner will be able to describe best practices for clinical work with clients with IGT
3. The learner will understand the counseling needs of the client with IGT related low supply.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills: Education & Communication and Public Health and Advocacy
Nicole Longmire, MPH, MAEd, IBCLC, PMH-C
Objectives:
1. Describe the historical context of Black breastfeeding representation in traditional media and its evolution over time.
2. Analyze current portrayals of Black breastfeeding in mainstream media, identifying both positive and negative representations.
3. Understand how social media platforms contribute to shaping health behaviors and perceptions, particularly concerning Black breastfeeding.
4. Recognize the role of Black breastfeeding advocates and influencers on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.
5. Identify ways in which social media representation empowers and normalizes breastfeeding within the Black community.
6. Recognize the challenges posed by underrepresentation, stereotypes, and misinformation in both traditional and social media.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
Nicole Longmire, MPH, MAEd, IBCLC, PMH-C
Objectives:
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Understand the multifaceted nature of breastfeeding grief, including its emotional, psychological, and social dimensions, to better support individuals experiencing this form of loss.
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Identify common triggers and manifestations of breastfeeding grief, allowing participants to recognize and empathize with those undergoing this often misunderstood experience.
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Develop effective communication strategies and supportive interventions to assist individuals navigating breastfeeding grief, fostering a more compassionate and inclusive approach within professional and personal contexts.
NO Longer Available
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Pharmacology and Toxicology & Clinical Skills
Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA
Objectives:
1. Describe how alcohol consumed by a lactating parent enters the blood stream, and then gets into human milk
2. Identify sections of IBCLC practice-guiding documents about the ethics of consulting with families drinking alcohol during lactation
3. List three factors to share with parents, to evaluate the risks of lactating-and-partying
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology & Clinical Skills
Janiel L. Henry, Psy.D.
Objectives:
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Participants will deepen understanding of 4-5 Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMAD) as well as how they may present.
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Participants will Learn 3 Practical tips on how to respond to mothers when they may be experiencing a PMAD
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Participants will Learn 3 Important Factors to consider in the case of a Maternal Mental Health Crisis.
1.5 E-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills-Legal & Ethical Issues
Nicole Longmire, MPH, MAEd, IBCLC, PMH-C
Objectives:
1. Describe the ethical expectations of the IBCLC on social media regarding the WHO Code
2. Describe the ethical expectations of the IBCLC on social media regarding the IBLCE Code of Ethics
3. Define “code blind” and list examples of activities that would be considered “code blind” on social media
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Infant Pathology & Clinical Skills
with Ashley Sayers, IBCLC, CLEC, CLC, IBC Ojibwe, Turtle Clan
Objectives:
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Identify nutritional + nonnutritive benefits of human milk feeding specific to CL/P infants.
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Demonstrate techniques to facilitate at breast/chest feeding & assess ability/transfer of at breast/chest feeding per CL/P infant.
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Provide relevant support to families of CL/P infants.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology and Endocrinology & Clinical Skills
with Christine Staricka BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE, FILCA Lactation Lab
Objectives:
1. The learner will be able to list 3 questions to ask a lactating person which will assist in determining the root cause of breast or nipple pain.
2. The learner will be able to describe 2 elements of breast and nipple pain evaluation which can assist in building short- and long-term breast and nipple pain management and resolution strategies required.
3. The learner will be able to define 3 clinical strategies
for short-term relief of breast and/or nipple pain.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Maternal & Infant Pathology
with Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM
Objectives:
1. Discuss early postpartum management of a breastfeeding dyad when the infant has not latched in the first 36 hours of age.
2. Discuss possible causes of failure to latch.
3. Recite ways to help a dyad with infant feeding at the breast.
1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills-Research & Education and Communication
with Elaine Hart, MD, FACOG
Objectives:
1. Learn about Breastfeeding and Antenatal Breastmilk Expression (BABE) trial's utilizing antenatal breast milk expression impact
2. Compare the Breastfeeding and Antenatal Breastmilk Expression (BABE) 2 trials effect of pumped verses hand expressed antenatal breast milk expression
3. Understand the impact of utilizing medical student resources in promoting exclusive breastfeeding with the Empowering Mothers for Breastfeeding Retention & Counseling on Exclusivity (EMBRACE) trial.
1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Clinical Skills
with Christine Staricka BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE, FILCA, Lactation Lab
Objectives:
1. Identify 3 problems of lactation which are commonly reported in dyads where babies have or are suspected to have oral restrictions.
2. Describe 2 categories of lactation problems which may be observed in these dyads.
3. Explain 3 lactation-supportive routines and anticipatory guidance which might be recommended to a dyad in this population.
1.5 R-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
with Dr. Daniel B. Singley Ph.D., ABPP, PMH-C
Objectives:
Be able to cite common myths about early fatherhood.
List prevalence and descriptions of paternal mood and anxiety disorders.
Describe interventions and resources to support fathers in the perinatal period.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
with Cheryl Lebedevitch
Objectives:
1) Describe the key components of current federal and state law addressing breastfeeding
2) Identify current priorities and opportunities for lactation advocacy
3)Express strategies for advancing policies that support human milk feeding
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Maternal Pathology & Clinical Skills
with Katherine R. Standish MD, MS
Objectives:
1) Understand how clinical protocols are researched and written.
2) Apply sleep physiology to breastfeeding problems.
3) Understand theory of the spectrum of inflammatory conditions of the breast.
4) And many more clinical peals from the ABM protocols!
1.5 E-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition and Pathology
with Kristin Cole Cavuto MSW LCSW IBCLC
Objectives:
1.The learner will understand the myths and realities of fatness in the medical and social spheres.
2.The learner will understand how perinatal providers typically fail their fat clients. 3.The learner will understand how to provide care for fat clients with respect and competence.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition and Pathology
with Lisa Paladino MS RN CNM IBCLC
Objectives:
1. Define tethered oral tissues 2. Introduction to tongue tie assessment 3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues
2. Introduction to tongue tie assessment 3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues
3. Introduction to the team approach to treatment of tethered oral tissues
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
Moderated by Lauren Stapp, RN, IBCLC
Objectives:
Know the laws that protect the breastfeeding dyad.
List the steps to take when laws have been violated.
Listen to a mother who pursued the legal system as a result of her experience.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology
with Reka Morvay, IBCLC
Objectives: Know the different categories of food reactivity and their associated symptoms. Understand why some infants react to triggers through breast milk and how maternal health plays a role.Comprehend the various elimination diet and reintroduction strategies.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology
with Trillitye Paullin (Dr. Trill), Ph.D
Objectives: Know the different categories of food reactivity and their associated symptoms. Understand why some infants react to triggers through breast milk and how maternal health plays a role.Comprehend the various elimination diet and reintroduction strategies.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology and Physiology & Endocrinology
with Reka Morvay, IBCLC
Objectives:
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition, Techniques and Clinical Skills
with Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC, FILC, The Lactation Training Lab
Objectives:
1. Identify 3 practices to teach mothers and parents of preterm infants which reflect family-centered care.
2. Describe 3 sensory experience techniques to enhance milk expression and improve the experience of expressing milk for mothers and parents of preterm infants.
3. Name 3 ways that lactation care providers can contribute to a developmentally supportive transition from the NICU to home for preterm dyads.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills
with Yvonne McCombs, Lauren Stop, and Kristina Morris
Objectives:
1. A Grieving Mothers' journey-Due to the sensitive nature of those who have experienced loss or have endured the effects of someone they love who has, participants will be able to understand how to hold space for someone to share their story with. What they should/should not say, different ways to be of assistance and how to be present
2. A Grieving Mother- The understanding that we all heal and grieve in different ways and not to compare the two. Allowing Grace to grieve in your own way.
3. A Grieving Mother's healing-Learning to acknowledge mothers even if their children are not earthside. Participants will understand more of the mothers journey and how to ensure her and her baby/babies are included and the proper language is identified and used when encountering a mother who has experienced a loss.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills
with Trina, CLEC & Breastfeeding Specialist
Objectives:
The meaning of weaning (different stages, definition etc), What to expect (Hormonal shift, mood changes etc), How to support breastfeeding moms during the weaning process (tips, suggestions, etc)
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/2 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills
With Kristina Morris
Objectives:
Dive deep and identify the History of our "WHY", Explain how trauma runs beyond, Describe what current day support looks like.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/2 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
With Tammy Titus, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Objectives: Overview of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Overview of the newly released Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria-6th Edition which includes a focus on safety, equity communication, and competence. Describe the most significant changes to step 2
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Pharmacology & Toxicology
With Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA
-Describe the three components of the stress response and the impact of the immune system on mothers’ mental health
-Identify the factors that contribute to inflammation in new mothers
-Describe the role of breastfeeding and standard treatments for depression in lowering inflammation and downregulating the stress response
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
With Julia Bourg, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Understand breastfeeding/ lactation support competencies as defined by current Baby Friendly and California Model Policy guidance. Identify effective ways to implement and validate lactation skills-based competency. Learn steps and resources that will aide in developing and implementing a sustainable hospital or organizational training plan.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology & Endocrinology and Techniques
With Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, CE, FILCA
The learner will be able to identify three key pieces of information needed to assess milk production in a lactating person. The learner will be able to describe three practices which support normal/optimal milk production. The learner will be able to explain two interventions which can positively impact milk production without the use of tools or devices, including appropriate referrals to other resources.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Clinical Skills
With Karolina Ochoa. She will share how she started at a local Pediatric Office and how you can do the same.
1.5 L-CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN CEU
IBLCE CERP areas: Techniques and Equipment & Technology
Examine different reasons for pumping breast-milk and how to determine the best approach to care for the pumping parent. Identify the importance of an inclusive approach and respecting parent's own goals and values