Breastfeeding from a Global Perspective

This 4 hour live, virtual training (combined with 2 hours of individual work) broadens participants understanding of the many ways breastfeeding is approached around the world and even within our own country: where families bring their own rich traditions that shape their experiences. By expanding our understanding of various global communities empower WIC staff to support families in ways that are relevant to clients’ various needs: strengthening trust in WIC services.

2026 Dates & Times

Wednesday, June 24
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CST

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Friday, July 31
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CST

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Friday, August 14
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CST

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This is a live, virtual, 4 hour training with two 5-minute breaks. Participants are required to complete 1 hour of work on their own before the course and 1 hour of work after the course.

6 lactation contact hours (3 L-CERPs, 2 E-CERPs, 1 R-CERP) will be provided. Participants must attend the live, virtual session, complete the pre and post-work, and complete an evaluation to have access to their CERPs.

For information on which IBLCE categories are covered in the OA grant-funded trainings, please see the IBCLC CERP Guidance document.

This course is available to any WIC staff in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Due to high demand, this year’s OA Grant trainings will be limited to primarily WIC Staff. For more information, please contact MWRtrainings@mphi.org.

The participant will be able to:

  • Explain the defining values and distinctive of global breastfeeding and infant care.
  • Implement practical strategies in bridging differing breastfeeding practices with WIC policies and procedures.
  • Identify barriers to breastfeeding initiation and duration rates for WIC clients relevant to global breastfeeding practices. 
  • Implement strategies in mitigating breastfeeding barriers.
  • Access bio-cultural resource list for personal and clinic guidance when working with new citizens.
  • Develop creative strategies in effective breastfeeding support for new citizens and those with traditional practices.

  • Christine Stancle (Full Circle Life Coaching, LLC), CLC, CPLC, BA-Public Admin
  • Chase Stancle, BA-Biblical Studies, MA-Intercultural Ministry, CQ-Certified

The deadline for registration is 10-14 days before the start of the training. All registrants will be placed on a short waitlist until approved by the Midwest region breastfeeding coordinators. If there is room available after WIC staff have registered, the training will be opened to maternal child health community partners.

Once registered, all communication will come from Full Circle Life Coaching at FCLCHelp@gmail.com. Please direct all questions or concerns to this email address and be on the lookout for communication from this address as well.  There is no fee for this training.

In the event you need to cancel or reschedule a training, please email MWRtrainings@mphi.org.

This is a live, virtual interactive training so participants need a computer with good internet, Zoom, and camera (phones are not sufficient for this type of training). There will be access to support materials available through the online platform, Thinkific.