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Lactation University Volunteer Support (LUVS)

Welcome! We are excited to support you on your infant feeding journey. Whether you are here to explore your feeding options, combo feed, are looking for a community or are wanting to share your journey with "bosom friends", we invite you to join our circle and learn from each other. Feel free to connect at a support group, book club or both! Click a link below to learn more about the groups and clubs and view the weekly topics. All of our meetings are hosted by Lactation University Volunteers. LUVs are qualified, trained lactation specialists who desire to support families in their feeding goals. Leaders offer FREE community groups and private breastfeeding support via online and in-person meetings, book clubs and social media platforms. LUVS promote breastfeeding as the biological norm and are prepared to answer all of your questions. 
Find a LU Meeting
Join a Book Club
Join our Facebook Group

LUVs serve as counselors on the official LUVs private Facebook groups and Instagram accounts. They also respond via email and offer phone support. Our volunteers provide evidence-based education and offer appropriate referrals. ​
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Our highly-qualified volunteers have either completed the 24 hour Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) Training, or the 95 hour Lactation University IBCLC Preparatory Course. They have also attended a facilitator's training and a 5-hour communications course. Volunteers continue to pursue learning and growing by documenting a minimum of 15 CEUs every 3 years. Lactation University recognizes the IBCLC credential as the gold standard in lactation professionals, and our counselors provide referrals to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants for assessments and clinical support when appropriate.

Our social media sites are also monitored by current International, Board-Certified Lactation Consultants. They serve as mentors and resources for our volunteers. Many of our volunteers are meeting clinical hours to qualify as candidates for the IBLCE Exam. ​

Apply to be a LUVS
New volunteers are not being accepted at this time. We will welcome out next cohort April 2025.

Our goal is to help you reach yours


Hours

W-F 9AM-4PM

Telephone

951.809.7827

Email

[email protected]
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  • Home
  • Courses
    • 95+ Hour Lactation Course >
      • Prep Course Registration
      • FAQs
    • Foundations of Lactation Education
    • 5 Hour Communication Course
  • Become an IBCLC
    • LUVS IBCLC Route
    • FAQs
  • LUV Support
    • Find a LUVS Meeting
  • Conference