Name of Training: Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor (CDLI)

Sponsoring Organization: Project Milk Mission

Training Dates/Schedule: Asynchronous Learning: 

Presenter: Gina VanCant, MA, CLC

Our evidence-based lactation education is designed to increase diversity and cultural competence in the lactation field. By enrolling in our training, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to support and empower families from diverse backgrounds in their lactation journey. This is a 40-hour training curriculum.

Audience: This training is ideal for Community Health Workers, Family Support Specialist, Doulas, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Professionals, and others who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in lactation care.

Topics Being Presented:

• Why breastfeeding is Important
• Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding
• How Breastfeeding Works
• Assessing a Breastfed
• Observing a Breastfed
• Health Care Practices
• Position a Baby at the Breast
• Building Confidence and Giving Support
• Breast Conditions
• Taking a Breastfeeding History
• Expressing Breast milk
• Milk Production
• Low-Birth Weight
• Sustaining Breastfeeding
• Women's Nutrition, Health and Fertility

 For inquiries about our on-site training, kindly reach out to us at info@projectmilkmission.org