The Milk of Human Kindness: Trauma Informed Lactation Care

This live, virtual 4-hour course is designed to equip professionals with the skills and understanding necessary to support breastfeeding individuals through a trauma-sensitive approach. This course provides an in-depth exploration of how trauma and complex trauma can impact the breastfeeding experience and offers practical strategies to foster a compassionate and supportive environment for clients.

2026 Dates & Times

Thursday, June 18
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CST

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Thursday, August 27
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CST

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Friday, September 25
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 three 5-10 minute breaks.

Lactation contact hours have been applied for. Participants must attend the live, virtual session 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 WIC peer counselors, CPAs, RD, RNs, and lactation staff in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and 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.

Participants will learn:

  • The nature of complex trauma and its potential triggers during the lactation journey.
  • Skills to provide education sensitive to the needs of individuals with a trauma history.
  • Methods for alleviating pain associated with lactation.
  • Strategies for effectively educating families about breastfeeding and trauma-sensitive care.

  • Bianca Nash-Miot, IBCLC, CD, CPST

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 Birth Queens and Milk Queens (Bianca Nash-Miot). 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. Participants need a computer with good internet, Zoom, and camera. No extra resources are necessary before, during or after this course.