LACT 242: Human Lactation II

Human Lactation 2 is the second of two lactation courses offered at NDSCS. This 3-credit, online semester course provides students with entry-level skills to protect, support and promote lactation care. Building on the foundational content of Human Lactation l, this course addresses more complex and specialized topics, including poor weight gain and growth, breastfeeding challenges for premature or medically complex infants, complications associated with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care, and breastfeeding multiples. Students will also explore ethical considerations in lactation practice, critically evaluate current research, and develop advocacy skills to support policies that protect and promote lactation in public settings and the workplace. Through case studies, visual learning resources and guest speaker's students will strengthen assessment techniques and develop effective communication and counseling skills essential for providing compassionate, evidence-based lactation support. Together, Human Lactation 1 and Human Lactation 2 meet the 95 hours of didactic education required for individuals preparing to sit for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) certification exam.