Our Foundations of Lactation Education (FLE) Course prepares professionals to teach lactation and support every families' feeding decision.
Enroll in our high-quality, engaging course and take your breastfeeding knowledge to the next level. The Foundations of Lactation Education (FLE) combines all the fundamental lactation information with policies, skills and practice. This important training prepares birth workers, WIC staff, nurses and doulas to successfully support families with their feeding decisions.
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Learn the information and skills necessary to teach in-person or virtual breastfeeding classes to groups or individuals. This course will prepare you to begin working right away and can provide an additional revenue stream for your private practice. 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 led by trained professionals. Families hiring doulas and NCS seek candidates with current lactation knowledge and practical 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 HoursStudents can chose to verify their training by completing additional steps and becoming a LU FLE Member for $100.
Membership benefits include:
Opportunity for Verification CertificateStudents who desire to certify have 6 months from the last day of training to complete the Verification Steps and pass the VLE Exam.
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Meet Your Instructor
Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, is an international speaker, 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
There are no prerequisites for the FLE Training. You are qualified to teach after the 24 hour training.
Investment: $650 Early Bird Rate $675 Regular Rate $600 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) Need a payment plan? Pay the deposit ($355) and hold your spot. Balance of $320 due one week prior to first day of training. |
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 training includes 8 hours of recorded material and 16 hours of live, virtual or in-person education. The following topics are presented during the recorded sessions:
- Mindfulness in Communication
- Motivational Interviewing and Communication Skills (Recorded 5 L-Cerps from IBLCE)
- The WHO Code (Recorded 3 Hours)
- A Historical Look at Breastfeeding
- The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
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Sec I
The FLE Training 24 Hours of Lactation Education 8 hours recorded (5 hours of communication and 3 of the WHO Code) 16 hours live The Mission, Vision and Philosophy Sec II Educators Work Well with Others Clinicians, Educators and Peer Support – the Role of Lactation Professionals When to Refer Scope of Practice Sec III Educators Share Evidence-Based Information Types of Studies Research and Statistics Resources Breastfeeding Goals Sec IV Educators Know Breastfeeding is a Public Health WHO Code Global Health Organizations Baby Friendly Hospital Iniative Healthy People 2030 Local Agencies and Coalitions Sec V Educators Respect Cultural Differences Traditions Beliefs Bias Sec VI Educators Use Adult Learning Principles Group Dynamics Learning Styles Sec VII Educators Teach Composition of Milk Properties and Importance of Breastmilk |
Sec VIII
Educators Teach Breast Anatomy and Physiology The Function of the Mammary Gland Sec IX Educators Share Information Prenatally Prenatal Education Leads to Successful Breastfeeding Sec X Educators Teach Position and Latch Successful Starts in Lactation Sec XI Educators Teach Alternate Feeding Methods and Supplementation Protecting Supply and Returning to Direct Feeding Sec XII Educators Teach Best Starts Breastfeeding Suck-sess Sec XIII Educators Teach Maternal Challenges Common Issues Breastfeeding Parents Face Sec XIV Educators Teach Infant Challenges Common Issues of the Infant Sec XV Educators Teach Expressing Hand Expression Pumping Sec XVI Educators Teach about Medications and Milk Resources Galactagogues Pharmaceuticals (Prescriptions, OTC and Street Drugs Sec XVI Educators are Master Teachers Ready, Set, Teach |
Our interactive training utilizes videos, discussions, question and answer sessions, breakout rooms and activities. Each student body is unique, so each class is too.
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The Lactation University Foundations of Lactation Education satisfies the following:
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. 
"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!"
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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
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.
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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.