Avoiding and Resolving Lactation Struggles in the First Months

This one-day virtual seminar will help participants better support families in reaching their infant feeding goals. Around 90% of families want to breastfeed, but in the first weeks, common challenges such as engorgement, latching issues, or worries about low milk supply cause them to wean. Being able to provide anticipatory guidance and support while troubleshooting these challenges when they occur can greatly increase a family’s chances of success. The latest research will be reviewed and shared through presentations, discussions, and activities. Participants will leave the seminar with the skills to help families avoid and resolve possible common challenges with nursing in the first weeks.

2026 Dates & Times

Thursday, September 17
9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. CST

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This is a live, virtual 7.75-hour training including two 15-minute breaks and a 45-minute lunch break.

Lactation education credits have been applied for. Participants must attend the live, virtual session, complete a short quiz, and complete an evaluation to access 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 Michigan and Minnesota.

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.

  • Explain why prenatal education is important to breastfeeding success.
  • List 3 situations where hand expression can be helpful.
  • Share with families 3 suggestions to help resolve engorgement.
  • Demonstrate 3 techniques that can help with latching.

  • Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC, RLC
  • Jessica Beemsterboer, IBCLC, Med

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.

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.

Once registered, all communication will come from Barbara@LactaLearning.com (Barbara Robertson). 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 with many mandatory breakout rooms during the seminar. Participants need a computer with good internet, Zoom, and camera.