Lactation Consultant Training
Develop confident, evidence-based lactation consulting skills tailored for healthcare practice in Gambia. Master newborn feeding assessments, latch corrections, milk supply protection techniques, and red-flag identification to effectively manage common breastfeeding challenges and determine precise moments for escalating care to specialists. This training ensures you support mothers and babies with reliable, compassionate guidance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical, evidence-based skills to support safe and effective breastfeeding from birth through early follow-up visits. You will learn about lactation physiology, newborn feeding cues, proper positioning and latch techniques, milk transfer assessment, and effective nipple pain management strategies. Gain confidence in spotting red flags, planning follow-ups, and providing clear, compassionate counseling to families.
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Develop skills
- Master lactation physiology by swiftly connecting maternal, hormonal, and newborn factors.
- Perform quick fixes for latch and positioning to ensure pain-free, effective breastfeeding.
- Develop clear feeding plans incorporating diaper output, weight checks, and safety follow-ups.
- Spot and prioritise breastfeeding red flags requiring urgent specialist intervention.
- Provide concise, empathetic breastfeeding advice to families in busy clinical settings.
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