DBE Enhancement Workshop

This workshop delves into the systems that can help parents and DBEs feel successful in their breastfeeding journey. New topics have been added and returning topics have been enhanced including the DBE Forum for discussion and idea sharing.

2026 Dates & Times

June 16–17
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CST

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July 7–8
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CST

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August 3–4
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. EST / 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CST

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September 16–17
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CST

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Two-day live virtual program 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. day one, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. day two. No pre-course work or homework required.

Day One

  • 8:00 a.m.–8:25 a.m. — Introductions and your goals
  • 8:25 a.m.–8:45 a.m. — Expectations and the importance of the DBE
  • 8:45 a.m.–9:00 a.m. — The value of DBE Outreach and community communication.
  • 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. — Breastfeeding Assessment and History: How and Why
  • 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. — How important suckling is to success
  • 10:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. — Break
  • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. — Lactation Problems: Digging Deeper
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — PMADS: Effect on Breastfeeding
  • 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. — Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. — Infant Disorders that Affect Breastfeeding
  • 1:45 p.m.–2:30 p.m. — Rebuilding milk supply and relactation
  • 2:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m. — Break
  • 2:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m. — Trauma Informed Care .
  • 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. — Case Studies to apply your knowledge

Day Two

  • 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. — Supplemental Feeding Devices: When and how to use them
  • 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. — Building milk supply in difficult situations
  • 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. — When Enough is Enough
  • 10:00a.m.–10:15 a.m. — Break
  • 10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m. — Pumps: what is new
  • 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. — Supporting exclusively pumping parents.
  • 11:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. — Becoming an IBCLC: How and why
  • 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. — Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m.–1:15 p.m. — WHO Code and you: Why it matters
  • 1:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. — Mastitis, Engorgement Protocol Update
  • 1:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. — Referrals as a Member of the Health Care Team: Your Lactation Role
  • 2:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m. — Break
  • 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. — Ethical Care for your Participants
  • 3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. — DBE Forum: Lactation care as a priority, time frame solutions

12 L CERPs, 1 E CERP 13.0 Nursing CEUs.

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 current and aspiring DBEs in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio or Wisconsin. Completion of USDA Level 4 training would be helpful but not required.

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.

  • Describe the importance of the DBE position in WIC Clinic function.
  • Identify six infant conditions which will affect milk transfer.
  • List four protocols necessary for relactation and inducing lactation.
  • Identify the appropriate use of supplemental feeding devices.
  • Describe appropriate support measures for exclusively pumping mothers.
  • Develop two new strategies to prioritize your time as a DBE.

  • Stephanie Hutchinson BA, MBA, IBCLC
  • Carole Peterson MS, IBCLC
  • Mendy Roudebush BS, RD, IBCLC

The deadline for registration is two weeks before the start of the training. All registrants will be placed on a short waitlist until approved by the Midwest region breastfeeding coordinators.

Once registered, all communication will come from Lactation Education Consultants (Stephanie Hutchinson). There is no fee for this training. In the event you need to cancel or reschedule a training, please email MWRtrainings@mphi.org.

Once registered all participants will be emailed a link to the virtual meeting and all PowerPoint handouts.