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Seeking skills to support breastfeeding families? Learn from top experts, at your pace. Online, evidence-based education to help you reach your goals.

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A heartfelt thank you to Lactation Education Resources for sponsoring our 70th Anniversary Conference! 💚 Their commitment to high‑quality lactation training supports Leaders around the world. Learn more at ➡️ lactationtraining.com.

#LLLI70 #BreastfeedingSupport #LactationEducation #ThankYou #GlobalCommunity

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👏🏽 Congratulations to the team at the N.C. A&T Pathway 2 Human Lactation Training Program, which completed its continuing accreditation site visit yesterday!

This is the final step before the program's review is submitted to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The commission accredits educational programs in lactation consultancy. A&T's program was first accredited in 2020 and remains so throughout this process. 💙 💛

Find out more about the program via the link in our promo.

#HumanLactation #LactationEducation #WhereScienceMeetsSociety A group of eight people standing in front of a brick wall, smiling. Two individuals are wearing yellow tops, and one person wears a blue jacket with "Listen to Black Mothers" written on it. They stand on a paved walkway, and there are small shrubs in view.

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This is how it feels when your MIL and your cousin’s niece and your bestie from across the country and your sister’s baby daddy’s neighbor and that one lady you go to church with sometimes and the grandmother who runs the dry cleaners down the block and your dad who had his last kid in 1963 are all sitting in the living room with us trying to convince you that there’s no reason for me to be there. As long as you do it like they did it, you’ll be fine!

Next thing you know, you followed your nephew’s girlfriend’s pumping plan and you’re no longer making milk in the mornings so you’ve changed to formula, you’re suffering from PPD, and having intrusive thoughts. But “No, Candice, we’re good because the woman who owns the bodega down on 5th Avenue has convinced you “Who needs therapy? Therapy is for punks. In my day you just sucked it up and kept moving.”

The unsolicited advice from every Tom, Dick, Uncle Joe, and Aunt Mary has got to be a hard NO. You hired me for a reason. Let the expert do her job! 🙌🏽 If everyone is receptive to supporting the plan that MOM + BABY are comfortable with it makes my job so much easier.

#breastfeeding #postpartum #parenting #parentingishard #adviceoftheday

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Good mood…where are you?!?! 😭😭😭

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This consumes my life!! And I LOVE it!! 💙

#breastfeeding #postpartum #womenshealth #parenting #parentinglife
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📸’s shared with client’s permission…always.

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✨Closing Video: Celebrating Community Connections✨

Video Transcript:
Hello, everyone!

As we close Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week, we want to celebrate our incredible community and reflect on this year’s theme: “Close the Gap, Strengthen the Bridge: Community, Care & Connection.”

This week, we shared stories, raised awareness, celebrated our community, and highlighted the importance of accessible breastfeeding and lactation support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing families.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, supported, and helped make this week possible. Your support means so much to our community!

And now, we are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Education Scholarship!

Congratulations to:

Ann Parker
Heidi Robinson
Liza Mercado
Mary Peterson
Mary Russell
Samantha Dill

We are so proud of you and excited to support you on your journeys. Congratulations!

A special thank-you to the DC Breastfeeding Coalition, Lactation Education Resources, Parenthood Encompassed, and our wonderful artists for supporting this work.

As this week comes to a close, remember: the work continues. Together, we can close the gaps, strengthen the bridges, and build a more accessible future for Deaf and Hard of Hearing families.

Thank you for celebrating with us, and congratulations again to our scholarship recipients! 🤟🩵

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*Sponsored Post*

Could April 2027 be your IBCLC exam month?

You may be closer to exam-eligible than you think, thanks to your midwifery training and hands-on experience. Lactation Education Resources (@lactationtraining) can take you the rest of the way, whether you need all 95 lactation education hours or just a few more.

Exams only happen twice a year, and applications for the April 2027 exam will open in December or January. Now is the perfect time to find out what you need to qualify and get it done.

LER's online lessons are built to fit around your on-call life. And NACPM members save 25% on every LER course.

🔗 Learn more about IBCLC training at LER: lactationtraining.com/midwives

#midwives #lactation #breastfeeding #IBCLC #lactationconsultant

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Had such a great time at @semissouristate today for a Clinical Skills Day hosted by @lactationtraining ! The training was so comprehensive and featured many things that I absolutely wanted more hands-on practice with! Nipple shields, oral assessment, and pumps—oh my!

#cls #lactationskills #alwayslearning #breastfeedingsupport

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Almost midnight, and I just completed 101 hours of lactation-specific education and officially earned my Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)™ credential. 🥹🤱🏽💜

A lot of the work behind the scenes happens late at night—after meetings, programs, trainings, emails, and running a business. But continuing to strengthen my knowledge means I can better support families, educate our community, and build stronger maternal health programs through Coaching Salud Holística.

Another credential, yes—but more importantly, another tool to serve families with evidence-based, culturally responsive lactation support.

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist™ ✨

Now I can finally go to sleep. 😂

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💙Thank you all for your interest! You are all amazing!💛

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Wondering what a lactation consultation with me actually looks like? 🤱🏽🌷

My goal is to make you feel heard, supported, and confident in the feeding choices that work for you and your baby.

During your consultation, we’ll:
✨ Talk about your health and feeding history
✨ Discuss your concerns and feeding goals
✨ Assess what may be contributing to your challenges
✨ Work together to find realistic solutions
✨ Create a personalized care plan designed for you and your baby

Consultations are available in-home or virtually, so you can receive support where you feel most comfortable. 🤍

No judgment. No one-size-fits-all approach. Just individualized support focused on helping you reach your goals.

📩 Ready to get started? DM Hopeful TwoLips to schedule your consultation.

#LactationConsultant #LactationSupport #BreastfeedingSupport #BreastfeedingHelp #PrenatalSupport

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