Course Description:

Rehab and medical providers are trained to support women before, during, and after birth to reduce perinatal injuries, minimize unnecessary interventions, and improve postpartum recovery. However, few providers receive adequate training in breastfeeding support, such as latch assessment, milk production, common breast issues, and evidence-based strategies, despite frequently addressing maternal pain and dysfunction through biomechanics and positional adjustments.

This continuing education course fills the gap in breastfeeding support by providing evidence-based knowledge on human lactation, manual therapy for breast/nipple pain and engorgement, and positioning strategies tailored for both the mother and infant. Practitioners will be able to recognize issues that require referral to a lactation consultant and address orthopedic impairments earlier that are related to breastfeeding which include wrist, chest, shoulder, thoracic, and cervical dysfunction in both mothers and infants.

By integrating orthopedic assessment, postpartum recovery interventions, and advanced knowledge of human lactation, practitioners will enhance their ability to support breastfeeding relationships, improve outcomes, and provide comprehensive care during the birthing year.