About the Course

Join our comprehensive course designed for both new and experienced parents looking to master the art of breastfeeding. This isn't your typical hospital breastfeeding class—it’s a deep dive with the information you actually need to feel prepared and supported. The course is primarily built with thoughtfully written, easy-to-follow content, allowing you to learn at your own pace, with downloadable PDFs for quick reference and practical use. Throughout the course, you’ll also find carefully selected videos to help demonstrate key concepts and skills. From understanding hunger cues to navigating more complex breastfeeding challenges, we cover everything you need to know for a successful breastfeeding experience. Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to nurture your baby effectively and with ease. Enroll now and embark on this transformative journey!

Evidence Based Real World Guidance

Learn what actually matters—not outdated advice or social media myths. This course is built on current research and clinical experience, giving you practical, trustworthy information you can confidently apply.

Designed to Prevent Common Breastfeeding Challenges

Most families aren’t prepared for the early hurdles. This course helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how to respond early—so you can avoid common issues like pain, low milk supply, and feeding struggles.

Clear, Practical Strategies You Can Use Immediately

No overwhelm—just actionable steps. From latch and positioning to pumping, bottle feeding, and troubleshooting, you’ll leave with simple, effective tools you can use right away.

Meet Our Lactation Team

At MedCity Lactation, our IBCLCs possess exceptional skills and extensive experience that benefit families. While both of our practitioners are IBCLCs, they both have other qualifications that bring a well-rounded experience. Dr. Leslie is a board-certified pediatrician with over 10 years of experience in primary care and hospital newborn care, specializing in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. Molly is a registered nurse with experience in the NICU and community birth setting. Every family’s breastfeeding journey is unique, and MedCity is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to support each family’s individual needs and preferences.

Course Curriculum

16 Chapters · 77 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Breastfeeding

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Choosing Your Care Team

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Prenatal Lactation Consultation

    4. Creating Your Feeding Goal Free preview
  2. 2

    Milk Supply

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Understanding Breastmilk and Formula

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Stages of Milk Production

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Milk Volumes and Storage Capacity

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Establish and Maintain Your Milk Supply

  3. 3

    Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Instinctive Feeding Behaviors

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

  4. 4

    Feeding Techniques and Positions

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Breastfeeding Attachment

    2. Ensuring Effective Feeding Free preview
    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Positions for Breastfeeding

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Burping Your Baby

  5. 5

    Feeding Information

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Is Your Baby Getting Enough Milk?

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      Feeding Frequency, Milk Intake, and Signs Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Essential Questions to Ask When Breastfeeding Challenges Arise

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Feeding and Pumping Log

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      Weight Log

  6. 6

    Supplementation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Choosing a Supplement

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      Supplementation Volumes

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      Supplementation Devices

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Choosing a Formula

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Safely Prepare and Store Powdered Formula

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      CDC Preparing and Storing Powdered Infant Formula

  7. 7

    Common Challenges in the First Week

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      Weight Loss and Growth

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Sleepy Baby

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Baby Won't Latch

    4. Engorgement Free preview
    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Jaundice

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Hypoglycemia

  8. 8

    Bottle Feeding

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      When to Introduce a Bottle

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Choosing a Bottle

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Bottle Feeding Volumes

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      High Lipase Milk

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      Paced Bottle Feeding

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      Paced Bottle Feeding and Bottle Feeding Positions

  9. 9

    Hand Expression

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Hand Expression Video

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Hand Expression

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Antenatal Hand Expression

  10. 10

    Pumping

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Selecting a Breast Pump

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Flange FITS Guide

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Flange Fit

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Flange Size Matters: A Comparative Pilot Study of the Flange FITS Guide Versus Traditional Sizing Methods

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      When and How to Start Using a Breast Pump

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      Milk Storage Guidelines

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      Handling and Warming Breast Milk

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      Cleaning and Sanitizing Pump Parts

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      Pump Part Maintenance

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Federal Protections for Pumping at Work

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      MN Protections for Pumping at Work

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      Milk Donation

  11. 11

    Other Common Breastfeeding Challenges

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Low Milk Supply

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      Oversupply

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      Plugged Ducts and Mastitis

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Yeast

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Dermatitis

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      Vasospasm

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      Wounds

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      Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance

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      Oral Ties

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      Supply Dips with Your Period

  12. 12

    Breastfeeding Products

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      Breastfeeding Products

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      Nipple Shield

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      Pacifier Use

  13. 13

    Nutrition

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      Introducing Solid Foods

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      Infant Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation

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      Parent Nutrition

  14. 14

    Medications and Other Substances

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      Medications and Breastfeeding

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      Resource for Checking Medications While Pregnant and Breastfeeding

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Surgery and Procedures Requiring Anesthesia

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Anesthesia and Lactation Care Plan

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana Use During Lactation

  15. 15

    Sleep

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Safe Sleep Practices

  16. 16

    Conclusion

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Congratulations

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