The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation anatomy and phsiology of breast feeding.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the development of the breast
• Identify major structures of the breast and their functions
• List hormones of lactation and their roles in lactation
• Describe the lymphatic system of the breast
• Describe the vascularity of the breast

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation breast milk expression and storage.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe indications and methods of expressing human milk
•  Discuss the types mechanical pumps
•  Describe techniques of milk handling and storage
•  Define induced lactation and relactation
•  Describe methods of achieving both

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation breastfeeding techniques and technology.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the criteria for the most optimal maternal positioning
• List and describe positions for breastfeeding
• Describe the criteria for proper latch
• List the signs of swallowing

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation breastfeeding technology.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Choose appropriate breastfeeding aids to help with some breastfeeding issues
• Describe the proper use of the breastfeeding aid
• Describe indications for breast milk expression
• Describe the types of available pumps
• Describe the guideline for the storage of human milk

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation growth and developement.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Name the developmental stages of childhood growth and how they relate to breastfeeding.
• Discuss breastfeeding compared to formula feeding growth patterns
•  Identify when and how to introduce  complementary feedings
• Discuss AAP and WHO’s recommendations on breastfeeding and weaning
• Identify the advantages of breastfeeding toddlers
• Name barriers for mothers to breastfeed older infants and toddlers during the developmental stages

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation infant assessment I.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

•  Identify head to toe assessment of infants for normal anatomy and behaviors
•  Identify abnormal features of newborn anatomy and how they effect breast feeding
•  Describe normal newborn reflexes
•  Identify the cranial nerves associated with breastfeeding
•  Describe necessary implements of complete newborn assessment and The Ballard Score

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation infant assessment.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify abnormalities of the tongue that can inhibit breastfeeding
• Describe the function of the cranial nerves in relation to breastfeeding
• Describe the normal anatomy of the infant mouth
• Identify the normal features of infant genitalia
• Describe the characteristics of a post-term infant

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation infant breastfeeding issues.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify infant conditions that may effect the breast feeding dyad
• Evaluate and make a plan of care for breast feeding infants with birth anomalies or problems
• Assist in initiating and maintaining breast feeding with infants with complicated conditions 

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation infant breastfeeding issues.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify infant conditions that may effect the breast feeding dyad
• Evaluate and make a plan of care for breast feeding infants with birth anomalies or problems
• Assist in initiating and maintaining breast feeding with infants with complicated conditions 

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation maternal breastfeeding issues.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify maternal problems that may affect breastfeeding and signs and symptoms of each
• Counsel the mother on proper measures to assist breast feeding when faced with certain problems
• Assist mothers in knowing when to call their primary healthcare provider
• Identify when mothers may need to interrupt breast feeding temporarily or permanently for the best interest of the mother and baby

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation maternal breastfeeding issues.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

•  Discuss the implications of breastfeeding with HIV
•  Describe the effects of epilepsy on breastfeeding
•  Discuss the different types of breast surgeries and their influence on the mother’s ability to breastfeed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation medications and breastfeeding.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify factors that attribute to the amount of maternal medications transfer into the breast milk
• Identify the differences of medications passing into the milk during the various stages of human breast milk
• List professional resources for up-to-date, well documented information on medications and breast feeding
• Discuss why each case should be reviewed individually when a mother is needing medication
• Identify that all herbs and vitamin supplements that should also be reviewed as maternal medications and discuss some examples
• Describe the Lactation Consultant’s role in assisting mothers with information concerning breast feeding and drug therapy

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about lactation medications and breastfeeding.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Identify factors that contribute to the amount of maternal medications transfer into the breast milk
• Identify the differences of medications passing into the milk during the various stages of human breast milk
• List professional resources for up-to-date, well documented information on medications and breast feeding
• Discuss why each case should be reviewed individually when a mother is needing medication
• Identify herbs and vitamin supplements that should be reviewed as maternal medications and discuss some examples
• Describe the Lactation Consultant’s role in assisting mothers with information concerning breast feeding and drug therapy