Whether you are starting your journey to become a lactation professional or recertifying your IBCLC, LactaLearning meets you where you are, offering guidance on the best path to achieve your goals and the tools and courses to get you there.
The LactaLearning Difference
Engaging mix of learning modalities: podcasts, short videos, live discussions & more.
A wealth of lactation resources you’ll turn to again and again.
Direct connections to highly experienced teachers and course creators you trust.
A head-and-heart approach so you can more effectively empower families.
Innovative course design makes it easy to focus on topics you need.
Educational best practices help you retain more vital knowledge and skills.
Entry to a supportive community of like-minded breastfeeding advocates.
The flexibility you need to study at convenient times and places.
Excellent and so enjoyable!
“I found this course exactly what I needed to be ready and prepared to sit the IBCLE exam. Access to both Barbara and Nancy was so easy, responding to my queries promptly, which is so important when you need to know you are on the right track with your work. Thoroughly recommend this course.”
Diana B.
LactaLearning Courses
Lactation Consultant Training
95-hours
Meets one requirement to take IBCLC exam or earn lactation certification.
Lactation Consultant Training
50-hours
Covers clinical and communication for lactation certification.
IBCLC Recertification
Two ways to recertify - by CERPs or exam.
IBCLC Exam Prep
Streamline your preparation for the IBLCE exam.
Book Groups
Attend live or view recorded on your own time. Offers CERPs.
E-CERPs Ethics
5-hour course
Fulfills requirement for IBCLC recertification.
L-CERPs Communication Skills
5-hour course
Fulfills requirement to apply for IBCLC exam.
E-CERPs WHO Code Ethics
2-hour course
Fulfills requirement to apply for the IBCLC exam and IBCLC recertification.
Excellent course, changed my practice!
“This course was truly amazing, not just because of the vast volumes of information I learned about breastfeeding, but also because of the absolutely invaluable communication strategies. All the material was presented in an evidence-based, engaging, and dynamic way that really helped with retention and made it easier to learn.”
Heather L.
A Perfect Match: Meet Our Founders
With 60+ years of clinical lactation experience and 34+ years of curriculum development, our founders, Barbara Robertson and Nancy Mohrbacher, are committed to giving you a better learning experience.
Barbara Robertson
MA, IBCLC
Nancy Mohrbacher
IBCLC, FILCA
Join Our Free Informational Sessions
with LactaLearning Founders Nancy Mohrbacher and Barbara Robertson
Becoming a Lactation Consultant
Monday August 25, 2025 at 7pm ET
Barbara and Nancy will walk you through the often-confusing process of becoming a lactation consultant and answer your questions. For more information on this process and how our courses support your becoming a lactation consultant, email barbara@lactalearning.com for an invite to our next Zoom meet-up.
Recertifying as an IBCLC
Thursday August 28, 2025 at 7pm ET
Recertifying as an IBCLC is required every 5 years to maintain your credential. At this live session, Barbara and Nancy will explain the recertification process, by exam and by CERPs, and answer your questions. Also learn how our courses can help you with either option. Email barbara@lactalearning.com for an invite to our next Zoom met-up.
Resources & Support
LactaLearning’s support extends beyond offering courses. We add a personal touch with access to book groups, articles, podcasts, blogs, videos, book recommendations and newsletters.
Confused about all the lactation acronyms? See our glossary for a list of terms.