Lactation Consultant Training
Develop confident, evidence-based lactation consulting skills tailored for healthcare practice in South Africa. Master newborn feeding assessments, latch corrections, milk supply management, and red-flag identification to handle common breastfeeding challenges effectively and know precisely when to refer to specialists. This training ensures you support mothers and babies with practical expertise from day one through early check-ins.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 managing nipple pain. Gain confidence in spotting red flags, planning follow-ups, and counselling families using clear, compassionate communication.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master lactation physiology by swiftly connecting maternal, hormonal, and newborn factors.
- Perform quick fixes for latch and positioning to enable pain-free, effective breastfeeding.
- Develop clear feeding plans incorporating diaper output, weight checks, and follow-up safety measures.
- Spot and prioritise breastfeeding red flags requiring immediate specialist attention.
- Provide concise, empathetic breastfeeding counselling to families in busy clinical settings.
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