Education & Mentoring

Lea developed a unique curriculum for educating people interested in providing lactation support.  The program is 52 hours of entry level instruction provided either virtually, self paced or in person.  Unlike other courses this program reflects her belief that adults learn differently and that multiple modalities of education are important.  To that end it is the only program currently offering Continuing Education credits from the IBLCE that does not require a test to pass. 

So, how is learning assessed? By evaluating case studies, reading research and discussion.  At the conclusion of the training students continues to have access to Lea via a Slack group to answer questions in real time as each person gains confidence in their learning and skills.  Over the last 6 years over 125 people have taken this training.  Some have gone on to doula work, extend their learning and become IBCLCs and midwifery school.

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The topics that are covered include:

• Adult Anatomy & Physiology of Lactation

• Infant Oral Anatomy

• Normal Milk Production Process

• Challenges with Milk Production

• Effects of Premature Delivery, 

• Nutrition

• Pharmacology

• Effects of Trauma - Historical, Community and Individual

• Health Disparities

• Consequences of Systemic Racism

• Analysis and Evaluation Research

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This is a multi-day training.  In person and virtual are options.

A two hour class that introduces methods for maintaining client privacy and the hows, whats and why's of documenting for lactation counseling and support.

An overview of pumps, differences, similarities and how to support your client in their pumpng journey.

A two hour introduction to choosing a business structure, liability insurance and insurance billing for lactation services.

Whether you are starting out or have been in practice for awhile these mentor sessions are opportunities to discuss a challenging case or get guidance on your journey whether you plan on becoming an IBCLC or not.