Nature's Perfect Food: Understanding Human Milk for Optimal Infant Health

Price: $35

This 1.5-hour course dives into the unique role of human milk for optimal infant health. We'll explore how milk composition differs in "nesting" and "carrying" mammals, reflecting their needs. You'll learn about the distinct characteristics of early colostrum versus mature milk in humans. We'll delve into the diverse fats found in human milk, and discuss the protective roles of lactoferrin and lysozyme, special proteins. Explore the importance of lactose for brain development and how human milk's complex carbohydrates shield newborns from pathogens. Finally, the course will touch upon the one recommended supplement for a human-milk fed babies in the first six months.

Important Update Regarding CERPs Eligibility
Due to upcoming changes in IBLCE guidelines, this course will no longer offer CERPs starting in 2026. The full course Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care will continue to qualify for CERPs; however, its individual modules will no longer be eligible for CERPs when taken separately.

If you plan to purchase this course, please ensure you complete it by December 31, 2025 to receive CERPs.

Please note: This course will still count toward IBCLC certification requirements and RN continuing education credits.

This was a great learning! So much valuable information, easy to listen to and understand!
Two thumbs up! Eye-opening content about the importance of breastmilk.

So interesting to continue learning all of the amazing things about Human Milk!

Meet the Faculty

Wendy Davies-Dean,
 DVM, CLE

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Learn more about Wendy here.