Lactation Physiology Course
This course provides a clear, step-by-step exploration of lactation physiology, covering mammary development, hormones, milk ejection, and supply regulation. Participants gain practical tools to troubleshoot low milk supply, support early breastfeeding, and confidently guide new families in the postpartum period, enhancing obstetrics practice with evidence-based strategies.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a practical understanding of mammary development, hormonal regulation, and cellular processes behind milk production, composition, and ejection. Explore impacts of stress, pain, medications, delivery methods, and feeding patterns on supply, while learning evidence-based strategies to support early lactation, maintain milk volume, and assist families during initial postpartum days.
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Develop skills
- Map lactation stages by linking mammary changes to colostrum and milk timing.
- Interpret lactation hormones and apply prolactin-oxytocin physiology in practice.
- Analyze milk ejection by identifying inhibitors, facilitators, and neuroendocrine steps.
- Optimize early breastfeeding with skin-to-skin and feeding plans to build supply.
- Apply physiology to cases like cesarean and delayed lactation with targeted steps.
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