Lactation Training & Education

• UCLA Extension: Lactation Educator and Consultant Training.
  Course locations across the U.S. throughout the year. 
• UCSD Lactation Educator and Lactation Consultant Program - http://www.extension.ucsd.edu 
• Lactation Institute: Lactation Educator & Consultant Series
• Breastfeeding Support Consultants - www.bsccenter.org 
• Case Western Reserve University: Web based "Breastfeeding Basics" course directed at health professionals at www.cwru.edu/med/breastfeeding
• Center for Breastfeeding - www.healthychildren.cc 
• International Board of Lactation Consultant  Examiners: www.IBLCE.org
• International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA): www.ICEA.org  
• International Breastfeeding Journal: www.internationalbreastfeedingjournal.com/home
• International Lactation Consultant Association - www.ilca.org/conf.html 
• Lamaze International - www.lamaze.org/index1.htm
• Lactation Consultant Training Program by Inova Learning Network, Fairfax, VA
• Lactation Education Resources - www.LERon-line.com
• Medi-Cal Billing Tips for Breast Pump Rentals

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Other Breastfeeding Resources
 

Breastfeeding Information, Management Tips, Class Handouts, Other Resources - All Free: Different language handouts are available in this section.

Breastfeeding and Workplace: California Labor Law for Lactation Accommodation for Employees

Breastfeeding/Lactation Professional Education: Locate training for lactation educators and consultants.

Breastfeeding Legislative Updates: US Surgeon General Immediate Release and other legislative issues on breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Support Organizations: Locate organizations that support and promote breastfeeding. Great breastfeeding resources here.

Breastfeeding Research, Protocols, Professional Newsletters: Clinical bibliography and other newest breastfeeding research news.

Lactation Professional Online Chat, Discussion, and Newsletters: Network with other professionals.

Other Government Organizations and Institutions

2005 AAP Policy Statement of Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk

Breastfeeding Programs & Support Systems in Los Angeles County: A Needs Assessment (80-pages in PDF- Aug. 2002)

Looking for professional lactation assistance, visit here for Greater LA County Listing.

Breastfeeding Publications: Current | Library Archive

 

 

Breast Milk in the News... 

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To see a list of breastfeeding articles, hand-outs, and facts for parents, health professionals and public education, please see news, fact sheets and breastfeeding articles.