Stay tuned for upcoming in-person training dates. If you're interested in being added to the waitlist, please email us

We have an online option available for those who would like to learn at their own pace.

Cost: $923.00
40-hour Curriculum
Duration: 3 months to complete from start date
Flexibility: Work through the material at your own pace

Our training includes:

Evidence-based practices in lactation support
Cultural inclusivity to address implicit biases and cultural stigmas
Professional development and enhancement of lactation consulting skills

The curriculum includes:

Foundations of Breastfeeding
Debunking Myths, Effective Communication, & Support in Breastfeeding
Building Confidence, Addressing Breast Conditions, & Taking a Comprehensive Breastfeeding History
Optimizing Breastfeeding Success: Expressing Milk, Addressing Challenges, & Supporting Diversity
Empowering Breastfeeding Support: Counseling, Professional Responsibilities, and Ethical Considerations

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at: info@projectmilkmission.org

Calling Franklin County (OH) Residents:

Project Milk Mission is pleased to announce funding for Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor training, offering 20 slots exclusively for Franklin County (OH) residents. This online, self-paced training provides an opportunity to advance lactation education and support within Franklin County communities.

We are open to Community Health Workers (CHWs), Doulas, Neighborhood Navigators, Family Support Specialists, breastfeeding mothers, and others with experience or interest in supporting breastfeeding families.

Participant Feedback

We are proud to share the positive feedback from our recent Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor Training (Virtual). Here are some key highlights from our participant survey:

Useful Training Experience: 100% of participants found the training experience useful for their work, with 70% strongly agreeing and 30% agreeing.

Organized Content: The content was well-received, with 100% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing that it was organized and easy to follow.

Relevant Topics: All participants (100%) felt that the topics covered were relevant to them.

Calling Franklin County (OH) Residents:

Participant Feedback

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