NEW VERSION! Practices to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding: Core Concepts eCourse

Upskill your team and build confident breastfeeding support 

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This expert-reviewed, video-rich online course helps labor and postpartum nurses strengthen exclusive breastfeeding support using practical, evidence-based strategies and a collaborative care approach. Designed to support your breastfeeding initiatives and help raise exclusive breastfeeding rates, Core Concepts turns best practices into confident, consistent bedside care. 

Co-produced with the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), this eCourse reflects current lactation science and aligns with Baby-Friendly and state-based breastfeeding initiatives.  International Lactation Consultant Association - World health transformed  through breastfeeding and skilled lactation care.

Built for Easy, Effective Staff Development 

  • Continuing Education Included: A great incentive for your staff—nurses can earn CE contact hours at no additional cost to them or your organization. 
  • Facilitator’s Guide Included: Simplifies group learning and inservice discussions. 

What Nurses Will Learn 

Four modules cover the foundations of breastfeeding support in about 90 minutes: 

Module 1: 10 Steps Overview & Communication
Module 2: Labor & Birth
Module 3: Days 1–3 Postpartum
Module 4: Expressing Milk   

Flexible & Affordable Access Options 

One affordable annual license covers all learners across your organization using your Learning Management System or ours, or you can purchase individual “seats” to train a smaller group. Compatible with leading LMS platforms including NetLearning, HealthStream, Workday Learning, Cornerstone OnDemand, and Elsevier.

How to Use It 

  • Upload to your LMS (or use InJoy’s platform). 
  • Assign to labor and postpartum nurses as self-paced learning. 
  • Set a completion deadline and track participation. 
  • Host an in-service session using the activities included in the provided Facilitator’s Guide. 
  • Bundle the eCourse with Practices to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding: Managing Common Challenges for comprehensive training—from foundational skills to advanced practice. 

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FAQs

Have questions? We’ve got answers.

 

What’s New in the Updated Version 

  • Fresh widescreen design  
  • Updated videos 
  • New playback controls 
  • Refreshed handouts & resources 
  • Redesigned facilitator guide 
  • Updated 10 steps & cases 
  • Enhanced safety guidance 
  • Added community support info 

Additional information

Closed Captioning

English Only

Price

Call for pricing. Single-facility and system-wide licenses available.

Video Clips

20

Product Features

Intro plus 4 modules, 10 Practice Tools

Reviews

  • This program offers useful information in a quick and interactive way. 
The videos worked well and can offer useful tools for the busy bedside nurse.

    Linda Rosetti, RN, IBCLC, FACCE

  • A true pleasure to be a part of this incredible opportunity to educate staff with actual experiences from 
the healthcare setting. This provides excellent education to new and experienced staff.

    Liz Peters, RN Nurse Manager 

  • The babies will benefit greatly from having mothers that are well educated on breastfeeding 
from ALL the nursing staff during their hospital stay. This course provides a great foundation 
for that education to build off of.

    Shawna Goettig, RN
  • Great program to educate staff on the key components of the 
10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

    Karen Moore, APRN-CNS


Module 1: 10 Steps Overview & Communication 

  • “10 Steps” framework 
  • Team-based strategies 
  • Effective, patient-centered communication 

Module 2: Labor & Birth 

  • Effects of labor procedures 
  • Biological programming 
  • Skin-to-skin care after vaginal and cesarean births 

Module 3: Days 1–3 Postpartum 

  • Rooming-in 
  • Early hunger cues 
  • Latch and infant sucking patterns 
  • Discharge teaching essentials 

Module 4: Expressing Milk 

  • Hand expression 
  • Pumping basics 
  • Milk storage 
  • Donor milk guidance 

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