IABLE’s 7.5-hour basic breastfeeding training for providers (curriculum here) instructs participants on prenatal breastfeeding education, intrapartum and early postpartum support, and differential diagnosis and management of the most common breastfeeding problems encountered by primary care providers. These problems include evaluation and management of low milk production, breast/nipple pain, the use of medications during breastfeeding, complications in the early postpartum period, and breast pump counseling.

This course is an excellent primer for physicians in practice, and especially suitable for medical students and residents during a breastfeeding medicine elective or rotations involving lactating dyads. We offer this course at a significant discount to health professional trainees. IABLE is happy to arrange invoicing for academic departments or other institutions that would like to cover groups of physicians/providers or students/physicians in training.

Enroll in the eCourse version

This 30-hour intensive breastfeeding and lactation medicine course is designed for healthcare professionals intending to enhance their support for breastfeeding families and/or those who are beginning their journey to specialize in breastfeeding and lactation medicine. The course covers core topics via self-directed learning. Participants who enroll in the Core Content Bundle (all sessions) have 3-year access to the course materials.

Completion of Core Content is a prerequisite for participating in Deep Dive. Register for the Core Content eCourse here.

Can I purchase just a few of the Core Content sessions, or must I purchase the entire bundle?
You have the option to purchase all sessions of Core Content as a bundle, or each session individually.

Do I need to finish all the sessions in Core Content to earn educational credits?
You will earn credits separately for each session you complete, no matter if you purchase individual Core Content sessions or the Core Content Bundle.

How long do I have access to Core Content sessions?
If you purchase individual sessions and not the entire bundle, you have access to the sessions for one year or until you finish the purchased sessions. In other words, once you finish a session, you no longer have access.

If you purchase the entire bundle, we provide access to the sessions for 3 years, including the sessions you’ve finished. Access includes annual updates to the lectures.

Do I need to finish Core Content before I start Deep Dive?
Yes, IABLE requires that participants finish Core Content before starting Deep Dive. A solid understanding of Core Content is essential for an effective learning experience in Deep Dive.

Physicians and other providers interested in enrolling in Deep Dive April 2027 will be required to have a Core Content completion certificate when applying for participation. We recommend enrolling in Core Content well before application for Deep Dive ends March 1st, 2027.

What is Deep Dive?
Deep Dive is a rigorous cross-disciplinary Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Curriculum designed to comprehensively cover requisite knowledge for physicians and other providers who intend to practice Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. This is a 2-year curriculum comprised of blended learning for physicians and other providers. The monthly core topics are clinically focused and align with the North American Board of Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine’s (NABBLM) blueprint for their board certification examination. Deep Dive is an Accredited Program to prepare for the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM) Examination.

When does Deep Dive start?
Registration for the Deep Dive 2026 cohort has closed. The next cohort starts April 1, 2027. Applications for Deep Dive 2027 will open in early summer 2026.

Are There Any Educational Requirements for Me to Enroll in Deep Dive?
Applicants must demonstrate a certificate of IABLE Core Content completion to be accepted as a participant into Deep Dive. The Core Content completion certificate must be dated on or after January 1, 2025.

This course is primarily suited for physicians and other providers (nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants) who have clinical experience in patient evaluation, differential diagnosis and treatment.

What if I want to do Core Content first to see if Deep Dive is right for me?
We suggest purchasing the Core Content bundle, and if you decide to proceed with Deep Dive, you can apply for Deep Dive participation.

How is Deep Dive structured?
Each participant should anticipate approximately 6 hours of learning each month, through a combination of self-directed learning activities and one cohort monthly webinar with subject matter experts. The large group webinar discussions are scheduled for the 3rd or 4th Wednesday evening of each month, 6:30-8:00pm CST, other than holiday months. Although live attendance is strongly encouraged, recordings are available. The following is the list of dates for the group webinar discussions:

2027 – 4/28, 5/26, 6/30, 7/28, 8/25, 9/29, 10/27, 12/8
2028 – 1/26, 2/23, 3/29, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 12/6
2029 – 1/31, 2/28

What about clinical mentoring?
Participants of Deep Dive will be encouraged to simultaneously work with a mentor who is a Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine specialist, to gain clinical experience. IABLE instructors also provide virtual mentorship throughout the course.

Application and Cost
Applications will open in the summer of 2026.
Applications will close at 11:59PM CST, February 28, 2027.
While waiting for applications to open we encourage you to enroll in the Core Content Bundle.

Membership
All participants will be granted an IABLE Premium Membership for the 2-year duration of Deep Dive. Information about our Premium Membership is here.

Scholarships
IABLE has a limited number of scholarships for health professional students in training, or for those who live and work in countries that qualify for equity pricing. Applications for scholarships will open in the summer of 2026.

Monthly Modules
Low Milk Production
Medical Breast Pathology
Surgical Breast Pathology
Infant Oromotor
Peripartum Management
Infant Growth
Research
Mental Health
Lactation Induction
Prematurity
Infant Illness
Hospitalization
International Code and Emergencies
Contraception and Fertility
Substance Use Disorder
Multiples and Complementary Feeding
Milk Properties and Banking
Health Equity
Patient Education
Feeding Behavior/FPIAP
Maternal/Parental Health

This symposium is designed for health professionals who currently practice breastfeeding medicine, or who plan to in the future. Its learning format allows for in depth discussions among participants on innovative strategies to manage various complex breastfeeding medicine problems. We also build in social time to connect on a deeper level and form long lasting friendships. It really has been a blast!

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IABLE’s 8th annual hybrid Clinical Breastfeeding Medicine Conference will be held on November 11-13th, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find details and registration here!

These monthly webinars feature a presenter leading a case discussion on a breastfeeding medicine topic. This learning format allows participants to share their experiences and ideas on strategies to evaluate, diagnose, and /or manage various complex breastfeeding medicine problems. This case series is conducted at a physician/provider level and is suitable for anyone who works directly to support lactating dyads. Info/Registration

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. Info/Registration

The Little Green Book of Breastfeeding Management for Physicians and Other Healthcare Providers, now in its 8th edition (2023), is a pocket-sized reference manual for the most commonly asked questions that breastfeeding families have throughout the course of lactation. The book covers a broad range of topics including components of breastmilk and prenatal support, optimal breastfeeding management early postpartum, followed by problems and special conditions encountered by most primary care providers who care for breastfeeding dyads. Order here.

This 3-hour course reviews optimal breastfeeding management to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding. Physicians and other providers will gain an understanding of the importance of breastfeeding, anatomy & physiology of lactation, current breastfeeding policies, and the evaluation and management of common maternal & infant problems associated with breastfeeding with a focus on the immediate postpartum period and hospital stay. See how this course fulfills the training performance indicators as outlined by USA BFHI and WHO/UNICEF. Please contact us if interested in custom-built competency evaluation for your institution.  Register here!

IABLE publishes 2 podcasts each month, the LactFact podcast and the Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast. The LactFact podcast is a short summary of a recent policy statement or peer reviewed research that has an impact on best practices in the care of breastfeeding/lactating families.

The Breastfeeding Medicine podcast is longer and highlights recent and intriguing research about human milk and clinical lactation.

• Listen on our Website

• Listen/Subscribe on Spotify

• Listen on YouTube

• Please join our Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast facebook page to share comments and questions!

Why? See our membership page for all the benefits! The IABLE listserv is a one-of-a-kind resource. Experienced physicians, other providers, lactation consultants and others will help with questions or clinical cases. It is a marvelous way to learn from others from around the globe.

There are 2 main types of educational credits recognized by professional breastfeeding organizations:

• CERPs- these are educational credits awarded by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (iblce.org)
• CMEs- The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education accredits institutions that offer CME to physicians and other healthcare professionals. The American Medical Association recognizes CME credits, particularly AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. These can be used by physicians in any specialty such as pediatrics, OB/Gyn, family medicine, etc.

All IABLE courses both live and enduring are awarded continuing education credits by The American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.

IABLE stopped applying for CERPS for its educational programming as of January 2026, after determining that this was the best decision for the organization’s financial health as a nonprofit and its ability to offer equity pricing and low-cost programming.

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. Each CME credit could be counted as one CERP. There is no limit to the number of CMEs that can be counted as CERPs.