Enroll in a high-quality, engaging virtual class in-person or online. The Foundations of Lactation Education (FLE) combines all the fundamental lactation information with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative 10 Steps. This important training prepares birth workers, WIC staff, nurses and doulas to successfully support lactating families. 

The Foundations of Lactation Education™ Training will advance your breastfeeding knowledge and counseling skills.

Learn the information and skills necessary to teach in-person or virtual breastfeeding/chestfeeding classes. This course will prepare you to begin working right away and can provide an additional revenue source. Use the FLE Certification to apply to teach in clinics or hospitals. This course is in high-demand. Breastfeeding rates are increasing, and people are searching for classes and trained professionals. Families hiring doulas and NCS seek candidates with lactation knowledge and skills. Don't let employment opportunities pass you by, register now.

Students receive over $150 of materials including a resource notebook and lactation teaching supplies.
The FLE course can function as a stand alone training for professional development, personal growth, doula requirements, BFHI preparation and peer counselor training. Many FLEs use their knowledge in their private practice. 

New Opportunity to Offer Support Groups and Earn Clinical Hours

Students receive a 1-Year LU Membership ($55) included with  registration and payment.

Membership benefits include:
  • Opportunity to become a LUVS Community Leader
  • Access to the LUVS Curriculum as a Certified Leader
  • Discounted Annual Conference (with CEUs)
  • FREE Educational Webinars 
  • Access to private Facebook group
  • Monthly newsletters 
  • On-going mentoring via private social media platforms​​
Meet Your Instructor
Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, is an international speaker, published author, public health educator, childbirth educator, birth doula and inventor. She has trained over 150 IBCLC students and over 2,000 lactation students. Her goal is to help you reach yours!
​Read her complete Curriculum Vitae
  • Highly desirable Training
  • Enhance your resume
  • Learn a new marketable skill
  • Build confidence
  • Network with other professionals
  • Receive on-going mentoring
  • Access a private Facebook Group for students
  • Get more clients
  • Gain professional and practical skills
  • Learn evidence-based information
​There are no prerequisites for the FLE Training. Take the course this week, and begin teaching next!
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$650 Early Bird Rate
​$675 Regular Rate

$595 Group Rate (minimum 10 staff from one institution)
$595 Alumni Rate for LU Students
$100 Verification Fee (optional)
Inquire about BIPOC & Active Military discount ($620)
Pay the deposit ($340) and hold your spot. Balance of $320 due one week prior to first day of training.
Students who desire to verify have 6 months from the last day of training to complete the Verification Steps and pass the VLE Exam.

Join the thousands of students trained by Christy Jo Hendricks

​Those who enroll in a course by faculty, Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE, CD, receive class supplies, teaching tools and a collection of resources. Attendees are also invited to join a private discussion & mentoring group.
The Lactation University Foundations of Lactation Education satisfies the following: 
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The Core Competencies in Breastfeeding Care and Services for All Health Professionals as outlined by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (no endorsement by the USBC is implied). Ideal for labor and postpartum doulas, WIC staff, public health employees, and anyone looking to offer lactation education.

The 20 Hour World Health Organization Curriculum to support the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. Ideal for hospital staff, pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, and PAs specializing in maternity care.

Peer Counselor training (confirm with your agency to verify education requirements)

Lactation University's 24 Hour FLE Training includes the training, downloadable resources, Certificate of Attendance, and unique giveaways/teaching tools (valued at over $150) to enhance your practice.

The training includes recorded and live, virtual or in-person sessions. The following topics are presented: 
  • Motivational Interviewing and Communication Skills (Recorded 5 L-Cerps from IBLCE)
  • The WHO Code (Recorded 2 Hours)
  • The Power of the Peer Counselor (Recorded 1 Hour)
  • Goals/Roles of the Lactation Educator
  • Historical Look at Breastfeeding
  • Anatomy of Breast and Lactation Physiology
  • Importance of Breastfeeding/ Hazards of Formula Feeding
  • Counseling the Postpartum Family
  • Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding – Baby Friendly Information
  • Working with the Hospital
  • Maternal/Infant Challenges
  • Pumping/Expressing Breastmilk
  • Medications and Mother's Milk
  • Maintaining Milk Supply 
  • Teaching To Adult Learners
  • Latch and Positioning
  • Working with the Hospital
  • When and who to refer moms to for additional help
  • And much more!
​Additional DVDs, presentations and business building skills are shared. Each student body is unique, so each class is too.
Lactation University FLEs secure employment in a variety of settings. Many teach classes in hospitals, WIC clinics, community programs and private practice. Attendees can also facilitate breastfeeding support groups or work as breast pump rental technicians or in breastfeeding supply stores.

Nurses, NCS, Doulas and Midwives often attend the course to ensure they are providing the highest quality care and compliment the the services they already provide. The opportunities  are endless! 

​Credits
  • 24 BRNs are available for an additional $15. Nurses will complete a form and submit it, along with the course evaluation to receive the CEUs.
  • Registered Dietitians: should maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate of attendance for CPEs for your Professional Development Portfolio. Curriculum approved by Lactation Education. 
  • ​Lactation University is applying for L-CERPs from IBLCE.  ​
Are you ready to begin your career in lactation or gain more evidence-based information and skills? Sign up now for the next virtual or in-person FLE Training. Registered and paid students receive the pre-training Study Guide and pre-course assignments one-two weeks prior to the course. Check your spam folder for any missing correspondence.

    REGISTER HERE to be alerted when the next FLE course is open, or to request a private group FLE training (please include organization information).

​​"I loved how the presenter kept it real, she shared how she handled different, less than ideal situations, with the ultimate goal of supporting breastfeeding and encouraging mothers--Great Job!"
​The FLE program is not a Lactation Consultant Course and students do not provide clinical assessments. The important scope of practice for a FLE student is to provide education, support and appropriate referrals to individuals and groups. FLE alumni serve to promote, protect and support in all areas of infant feeding.