Building a Breastfeeding Medicine Practice – Breast Surgeon – July 2026

Building & Maintaining a Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Practice Series:

Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in the Office of a Breast Surgeon

Friday, July 17^th, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 pm CST

Rachel Yang MD, FACS, CLC, IBCLC

Lena Edelstein MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC
and Anne Eglash MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FABM

Overview of the Building a Practice Series

This series, scheduled for 1.0 hours on the third Friday of each month, is designed for physicians who currently practice breastfeeding medicine, or are new to the field and are interested in learning the ins and outs of establishing and maintaining a breastfeeding and lactation medicine (BFLM) practice.

This series is an opportunity to teach each other how we incorporate the specialized field of BFLM into a variety of practice models such as academic settings, private practice, and direct primary care. Each session will be awarded 1.0 CMEs. CMEs can also be used for nursing and lactation re-certifications. No experience is necessary to participate; we welcome all learners!

Our hosts, Lena Edelstein MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, and Anne Eglash MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FABM, will lead a discussion with guests on a variety of breastfeeding and lactation medicine practice topics ranging from establishing a practice, tools of the trade, billing, teaching, etc.

Webinar Objectives

• Describe the scope of breastfeeding and lactation medicine offered by a breast surgeon
• Outline how breast surgeons practicing breastfeeding and lactation medicine fit into the larger community

About the Instructor

Dr. Rachel Yang is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, international board-certified lactation consultant, and certified lactation counselor. She has a unique practice that encompasses the treatment of all breast pathologies-from cancer to benign disease to lactation.

As a breastfeeding medicine specialist, Dr. Yang adds invaluable depth and breadth to our lactation support services. She supports lactating parents with high or low milk productions, history of breast surgery, mastitis or recurrent clogs, breast fluid abscess or galactocele, nipple wounds, breast pain, desire to induce lactation, and many other challenges. Her breastfeeding medicine services offered in clinic include diagnostic ultrasound, therapeutic ultrasound, and extensive procedural capabilities. Her current research endeavors focus on management of granulomatous mastitis and lactational abscess.

Dr. Yang serves as a resource to many local and regional lactation consultants and medical providers who care for lactating patients. She has spoken extensively nationally on the maternal complications of lactation education and evidence-based solutions to lactation challenges. She is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and American College of Surgeons.

Registration

Cost: $5.00 – Please “Add to Cart” at the top of this page to reserve your seat to attend live or access the recording.

Recording/Evaluation

The recording of the webinar AND the evaluation will be available for 1 month to those who have registered. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recording.

Within 3 days after the event, the recording and evaluation will be available at the orange “View My Courses” button in your IABLE’s My Account page. To receive your credits, you must attest to attending live or watching the recording, in addition to completing the quiz and evaluation.

These must be completed within 1 month, before they expire.

Please note that for a number of reasons, it is our policy not to permit registration for our events, nor access to the recordings, after the event has occurred. These include policies of our accreditors and speakers, technical issues, and fairness to everyone who has registered.

Accreditation

CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Building & Maintaining a Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Practice Series, and deemed it acceptable for 1.0 AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 10/10/2025 to 10/09/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERPs: According to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) Individual CERPs Guide for Recertification, Section IIIA, education that has been awarded educational credit by another board or organization may be counted as CERPs. All IABLE courses both live and enduring are awarded continuing education credits (CMEs) from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Each CME credit can be counted as one CERP.  There is no limit to the number of CMEs that can be counted as CERPs.

CEUs: According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal.
https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/

Practice Series

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