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Lactation
Specialist
Program
Lactation Specialist Program
The Lactation Specialist Program offers comprehensive information on breastfeeding with an emphasis on hands-on skills to enable the provider to give effective and individualized assistance to breastfeeding mothers. This is 3- day course that offers 24 CEU's for LVns' and Rn's.
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Upcoming LSP Courses
Upcoming Class Date(s):
TBD 2025
Class Schedule
Beyond the Basics: Effectively Assisting Breastfeeding Mothers
Day 1 - 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Anatomy & Physiology of the Breast, Human Lactation, Nutrition & Breastfeeding, Properties of Human Milk and Artificial Baby Milks, Foreign Substances in Human Milk
Day 2 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Prenatal Factors Influencing Breastfeeding, Infant Sucking, The Immediate Postpartum Period, Use of Artificial Baby Milk When Medically Indicated, Supporting Ongoing Breastfeeding, Counseling the Breastfeeding Mother
Day 3 - 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Common Problems in the Early Days, Special Situations, Breastfeeding Techniques and Devices, Resources for Lactation Professionals, Follow-up Case Study Program