Resources for Health Professionals
Continuing Education for Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Basics credits: None; cost: FREE "...an academic, non-commercial, short course on the fundamentals of breastfeeding."
- Breastfeeding Grand Rounds credits: CEU's and CME's; cost: FREEArchived broadcasts of various breastfeeding and women's health topics.
- Breastfeeding Outlook credits: L-CERPs; cost: Varies by course "...live seminars and independent study modules..."
- Breastfeeding Support Consultants Center for Lactation Education credits: L- and E-CERPs; cost: Varies by courseDistance learning courses for breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Training Course credits: 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for each module; cost: FREEContains 14+ modules, each about 30 minutes in length.
- Curriculum Resource Guide from AAP credits: None; cost: FREEA list of many resources and references for breastfeeding education. Includes the Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Speaker's Kit under 'Training Materials'.
- Evergreen Perinatal Education credits: L-CERPs, contact hours, credit hours; cost: Varies by courseLactation courses, workshops and lectures.
New ONLINE Baby Friendly Education Program for healthcare professionals!
- Health e-Learning online education credits: L- or E-CERPs; cost: Varies by courseAccredited breastfeeding courses for lactation consultants, IBLCE exam candidates, and Baby Friendly - Step 2 Staff Education. Everyone receives a certificate upon completion. Also Experts-In-Lactation Lectures.
- Healthy Children's Center for Breastfeeding credits: L-CERPs, contact hours, credit hours; cost: Varies by courseLactation courses and conferences, learn at home courses.
- Increasing Breastfeeding Success credits: None; cost: $99.95 for complete set, or $14.95 for each module.Set of CDs with 10 separate, hour-long PowerPoint presentations. Each PowerPoint is a self-contained lecture that can be used for staff and/or client education.
- Lactation Management Self-Study Modules Level I, Third Edition (Revised) 2009 credits: None; cost: FREE3 self study modules. Accredited breastfeeding courses for Baby Friendly - Step 2 Staff Education.
- Minnesota Department of Health - WIC breastfeeding Website Upcoming training opportunities in Minnesota for WIC staff and other health professionals. Be sure to scroll down to Additional Sources for Breastfeeding Continuing Education for a list which includes conferences by state.
- Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding online course credits: 10 CME's and 23.4 CEU's; cost: $156/person, less for groups.16 online modules to view at your own pace.
- Vancouver Breastfeeding Centre credits: None; cost: FREEPassport to Breastfeeding course covers information on prevention, early detection and management of common breastfeeding problems.
Resources and Websites download list PDF
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Protocols for common hospital breastfeeding issues, links
- Ameda
Handouts available to print in English or Spanish. Pod casts and latch video
- American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Initiatives
Resources for health professionals in promoting and supporting breastfeeding. Includes the Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Speaker's Kit which can be used to educate health professionals.
- Baby Friendly USA
Non-profit organization implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in the USA
- Best Start
Downloadable Posters: Breastfeeding: Guidelines for Consultant's - Physician's Desk Reference ; Breastfeeding Your Baby - Guidelines for Nursing Mothers
- Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Study CenterPhone: (585) 275-0088; Fax: (585) 461-3614 Networked computer system offering health care professionals free info on issues critical to the success of lactation and breastfeeding. Have both a bibliography and drug data bank updated monthly.
- Bright Future Lactation Resource Center Ltd.
Articles, education, and motivation resources for health care professionals.
- California WIC Program - Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding resources/posters/information handouts. Downloadable handouts/posters: What to Expect In the First Week of Breastfeeding; How does Formula Compare to Breastfeeding
- Hale Publishing/iBreastfeeding.com
Breastfeeding books including Medications and Mothers Milk (also available in on-line and palm versions). Free pamphlets and links to Breastfeeding websites under "BF info". Medications & More, a monthly newsletter with current research articles.
- INFACT Canada Infant Feeding Action Coalition
Variety of breastfeeding information, including resources and fact sheets
- Infant Risk Center
Provides up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm central time. (806)-352-2519
- La Leche League
Info on education opportunities, a Medical Associates Program, and sharing breastfeeding information in your area
- Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition Website
Breastfeeding handouts, link to WHO growth charts for breastfed children, breastfeeding software for PDA's, and more
- Medela
Breastfeeding tips and tools for medical professionals; links to resources
Disclaimer: All materials and information provided is for educational purposes only. If you have concerns regarding your health or the health of your child, consult your health care provider for individual medical care.
