Low Milk Production Workshop – July 13, 2026

Monday, July 13^th, 2026

2:00 – 4:15pm EST / 1:00 – 3:15pm CST

Kathy Leeper MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, and
Anne Eglash MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FABM

This 2-hour interactive webinar is focused on the landscape of self-reported and low milk production. This case-based workshop is designed to help participants sort out insidious ways that low milk production can present, understand the many reasons for low milk production, and counsel their clients on how to increase milk production while balancing self-care and their other responsibilities. The workshop will also address counseling skills to support individuals who struggle with the psychological stress of low production.

Goals for Low Milk Production Workshop include to:

• • Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of milk production
• • Outline possible preconception reasons for low glandular tissue
• • Explain reasons lack of secretory activation postpartum
• • Outline reasons why an increase in milk production might be slower than expected postpartum
• • Describe reasons for unintentional decreased milk production
• • Describe 3 commonly used herbal galactagogues for low milk production
• • Identify when herbal galactagogues may be appropriate for use
• • Identify when prescription medications may help to raise prolactin
• • Explain limitations of the current research on herbs during lactation
• • Outline a counseling plan for a mother who experiences a drop in milk production
• • Describe a counseling plan for a mother with a delay in secretory activation
• • Identify when a referral for medical evaluation is appropriate for low milk production

Find the course agenda here.

Webinar Registration

Approved WIC attendees ONLY will be enrolled in this course

Eval/Certification

Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the course evaluation materials in their IABLE Account’s “View My Courses” page within 3 days of the live course. Completing this within one month of the live webinar is a requirement for certification.

Accreditation

CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Low Milk Production Workshop and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. 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.

Nursing Credits: 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/

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