NEW VERSION! Practices to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding: Managing Common Challenges eCourse

Equip your team to confidently solve the breastfeeding challenges families face most.

To purchase this product, please contact us or call 800.326.2082 x2

This expert-reviewed, video-rich online course helps labor and postpartum nurses strengthen exclusive breastfeeding rates by applying more advanced, evidence-based strategies to real-world clinical situations. Designed to support your breastfeeding initiatives from birth through discharge, Managing Common Challenges builds clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and team consistency at the bedside.

Co-produced with the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), the course reflects current lactation science and aligns with Baby-Friendly and state-based 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 in‑service discussions.

What Nurses Will Learn

In 90 minutes, three 30-minute modules address the most common breastfeeding challenges that arise between birth and discharge:

Module 1: Newborn Challenges
Module2: Latch-Related Challenges & Nipple Pain
Module 3: Milk Production Challenges & Supplementation

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.  Seamlessly integrates with popular healthcare and enterprise LMS platforms like 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 monitor participation.
  • Use the Facilitator’s Guide for follow-up case discussions or skills reinforcement.
  • Bundle with Practices to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding: Core Concepts for comprehensive training—from foundational support strategies to advanced clinical problem-solving.

  Click below to request a free preview.

 
FAQs 

Have questions? We’ve got answers.

What’s New in the Updated Version 

  • Updated widescreen design
  • Updated videos and clinical content
  • Improved playback features
  • Refreshed handouts & resources
  • Redesigned facilitator guide
  • Updated clinical content
  • Revised practice guidance

Additional information

Closed Captioning

English Only

Release Year

2026

Price

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

Video Clips

16

Product Features

Intro plus 3 modules, 8 Practice Tools

Reviews

  • As an IBCLC I was thoroughly impressed with the content of this course. I would highly recommend it as a required course for anyone working on a Mother-Baby Unit.

    Leslie Barker IBCLC, RN
  • Great graphics, great videos embedded into the content, and I really liked how relevant the content was.

    Jane Leach, PhD, RNC, IBCLC Nurse Educator
  • InJoy has provided evidenced-based information for challenging lactation cases, videos that will guide you to becoming effective and confident in your practice, as well as case studies and quiz questions that will test your knowledge.

    Kathleen A. Cable, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC
  • I enjoyed this course. It was both useful and instructive, and was presented in a pleasant, easy-to-follow format.

    Debbie Malkamaki, RN Staff Nurse

Module 1: Newborn Challenges

  • Sleepy baby
  • Fussy baby / second-night issues
  • Jaundice, hypoglycemia
  • Late preterm infants
  • Multiples

Module 2: Latch-Related Challenges & Nipple Pain

  • Correcting positioning and latch
  • Oral variations
  • Flat or inverted nipples
  • Nipple shields
  • Engorgement
  • Assessing and treating sore nipples

Module 3: Milk Production Challenges & Supplementation

  • Addressing parental concerns
  • Maximizing milk production
  • Identifying risk of delayed or reduced secretory activation
  • Supplemental feeding methods
  • Creating feeding plans

Preview This Product

Thank you for your interest in this title. Please click below to enter your information, and we will get back to you within 1 business day.

Our Product Promise

Superior Quality

Our experienced team, professional videography, and extensive quality-assurance process means you can trust that an InJoy product is a superior product. Since 1988 we’ve been the #1 choice for perinatal education.

Visually Compelling & Evidence Based

Each product includes clear, high-quality videos and animations, helping you explain concepts easily and effectively. Evidence-based guidelines, expert reviews, and regular updates, ensure that you are sharing the best information.

Modern & Easy to Use

We’re with you every step of the way. Our products cover what you teach and are user friendly. The colorful, fresh design used in every product helps parents engage with the content—all while making your organization look good!