A New and Better Way to Learn

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I'm thrilled to share with you my new venture. I recently joined forces with Barbara Robertson, an IBCLC and educator from Michigan, to form a new lactation education entity for providers, LactaLearning.

Best Practices in Lactation AND Education
What makes LactaLearning a more enjoyable and effective way to learn? When Barbara and I began co-hosting an online Book Group at the height of the Covid pandemic during the dark, cold Chicago winter of 2020-2021, I discovered in Barbara more than just a kindred spirit in lactation. With her Masters degree in Curriculum Development and a special interest adult education, Barbara impressed me with her innovative educational methods and insights. When we began discussing new and better ways to train lactation providers, I got excited!

No More Endless PowerPoint Talks
Barbara knew from her graduate studies that passive listening to PowerPoint talks (online or in-person) isn’t the most effective way to learn or to change behavior. Yet this is how nearly all current course providers structure their courses.
What if instead we incorporated into lactation training the many ways students LIKE to learn and are most effective for retention: short videos, quick reads, infographics, animation, podcasts, interactive discussions? The possibilities were unlimited, and so desperately needed!

Many Courses to Meet Your Needs
Thus, LactaLearning was born. Visit LactaLearning.com to find:

  • Courses for aspiring IBCLCs both a self-study course—described in the video below—and a group version of the 95-hour course required to sit for the IBLCE exam

  • Professional Book Groups featuring interactive discussions with top authors in lactation

  • Comprehensive trainings for WIC staff

  • Trainings for hospital staff to support the Baby-Friendly Initiative

  • 5-CERPs courses on communication skills and ethics

  • Coming soon: recertification courses that make it easy for IBCLCs to tailor their topics to the specific areas required in the 2023 IBCLC Detailed Content Outline.

    Is there a better way to learn? Yes there is. By incorporating best practices in both lactation and education, LactaLearning gives you a better learning experience and better results for your hard-earned money. Check us out at LactaLearning.com!