Courses
Our courses will be provided with different opportunities to participate considering the busy lives of individuals. Virtual and in-person options will be available. Scholarship opportunities will be available for each course. Courses will cover a variety of lactation topics that are evidence-based and aid in preparation for the IBCLE exam.
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Birth and Breastfeeding Specialist Course
5-Day Course | 45 Hours | $665
Are you a doula? After completing your breastfeeding requirement per your doula training, are you interested in furthering your breastfeeding knowledge? If so, this course is for you! This 45-hour course will provide you the knowledge needed to serve your families with breastfeeding support, beyond the basics.
Topics this course will cover:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Counseling
- Low milk supply
- Breast and nipple pain
- And more!
During this time the course will only be offered in a virtual format.
Reviving The Village Course
5-Day Course | 45 Hours | $650
This course was created for community members, grassroot organizations, and breastfeeding supporters that are in search of growing professionally. This course centers Black lactation care amplifies the voices of Black experts and provides anti-racist lactation training to dominant culture lactation supporters while working alongside Black lactation supporters. This 45-hour credit course can count towards your educational hours before the IBCLC exam. If your goal is to be part of the solution in your community, this course is for you!
With this course you will become certified as a Village Breastfeeding Specialist.
Topics this course will cover:
- Communication
- Counseling
- Breastfeeding in Color (supporting BIPOC families)
- And more!
During this time the course will only be offered in a virtual format.
FAQs
Scholarships will be offered 3 times a year. We will announce when scholarship applications are open to apply for.