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Breastfeeding Course Information

The Health and Human Services, Texas WIC Program collaborates with the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors (TALWD) to provide current, evidence-based lactation education to ensure consistent, accurate information across all levels of health care professionals. Courses are offered virtually, in-person, and on-demand.

Breastfeeding courses are designed for local agency WIC staff and health professionals who counsel breastfeeding mothers and would like to improve problem-solving and counseling skills.

Live Classes

Lactation Principles

This course addresses the fundamentals of breastfeeding with an emphasis on counseling by working through case studies, interactive demonstrations and discussions to reinforce material.

In-person course – Offered biannually as a one-day training and includes a registration fee.
Virtual live course – Offered 6 times annually on consecutive half days, no registration fee.
There is no pre-requisite to attend the Lactation Principles course.

Program Content:

Benefits & Promotion of Breastfeeding
Lactation Counseling
Latch & Milk Production
Baby Behavior and Hunger Cues
Common Concerns in Breastfeeding

Instructors: Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC and Michelle Poole, MS, RN, IBCLC

Advanced Lactation Management

This course addresses advanced breastfeeding concerns and has a series of 4 sessions. Knowledge gained during lectures will prompt participants to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to case studies and various skill-based activities as a group.

Virtual live course - Offered 4 times annually as half day sessions 1–4, no registration fee.
Sessions can be attended in any order, but registration for each session is required.
Lactation Principles within the last 3 years is recommended.

Program Content

Session 1 - Management of Maternal Conditions that Impact Breastfeeding Success, Maternal and Infant Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Counseling During Complex Situations part 1. Guest Instructor: Pamela Berens, MD, IBCLC.
Session 2 - Biomechanics of Lactation and Advances in Maternal and Infant Nutrition During Lactation part 1. Guest Instructor: Jimi Francis, PhD, RDN, IBCLC.
Session 3 - Counseling During Complex Situations part 2, Advanced Lactation Equipment, NICU Lactation Counseling, and Breastfeeding in Special Infant Situations. Guest Instructor: Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH.
Session 4 - Advances in Maternal and Infant Nutrition During Lactation part 2 and Biospecificity and Composition of Human Milk. Guest Instructor: Jimi Francis, PhD, RDN, IBCLC.

Moderators: Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC and Michelle Poole, MS, RN, IBCLC

Continuing Education Disclosures

For information on Continuing Education and Required Disclosures, click the links below.

Lactation Principles CE Credits and Disclosures

Advanced Lactation Management Session 1 & 4 CE Credit and Disclosures

Advanced Lactation Management Session 2 & 3 CE Credit and Disclosures

Registration

View and register for upcoming live breastfeeding courses.

Refund Policy

Requests for in person registration fee refunds must be made at minimum 10 business days in advance to WIC.CECoordinator@HHS.Texas.gov. Course credit or transfer of credit is not available.

On Demand

Breastfeeding courses are offered on demand for health care partners and non-WIC staff to take at your own pace and there is no pre-requisite or cost. Please visit our Health Partner Training website to create an account and access our on-demand classes.

Questions

Please email TALWD.organizer@gmail.com for general questions regarding registration or payment.

For questions regarding continuing education credits, schedule, or class content, please email the Continuing Education Coordinator at WIC.CECoordinator@hhs.texas.gov.