Jun 25

FEEDING THE WHOLE STORY: Mental Health, Lactation & Client-Centered Care

Perinatal mental health and infant feeding are often addressed in silos. Yet the lived experiences of new parents tell a more complex story. In this session, we will explore how psychological, physiological, and sociocultural factors converge during the critical postpartum period, influencing both lactation outcomes and mental well-being. Drawing from both evidence-based research and community-rooted practices, participants will learn integrative strategies that bridge clinical care with culturally responsive support.

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Jun 25, 2026 10:00am PT - Jun 25, 2026 12:00pm PT

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Live webinar tickets are FREE through Constant Contact, register below. For those needing CEUs and/or CERPs, these will be available for a $20 fee, with certificates accessible on Thinkific at Feeding The Whole Story

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Please join BreastfeedLA for "FEEDING THE WHOLE STORY: Mental Health, Lactation & Client-Centered Care" with Cierra Murphy-Higgs, MS, EdS, IBCLC on June 25, 2026.

Objectives - Here's what you'll learn:

1. Recognize how physiological, psychological, and cultural factors connect perinatal mental health and infant feeding challenges.

2. Identify evidence-based strategies that integrate mental health and lactation support in both clinical and community settings.

3. Practice client-centered communication skills to support informed decision-making, especially when navigating supplementing, conflicting advice, or emotional overwhelm.

Continuing Education Credits:

For those needing CEUs and/or CERPs, these will be available for a fee, with certificates accessible on Thinkific at https://breastfeedla.thinkific.com/courses/feeding-the-whole-story

2.0 Contact Hours available
BreastfeedLA has been approved for 1.5 L - Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) in Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

The recording of this event will be sent to those who purchase CEUs/CERPs approximately 2-3 weeks after the live event, and available for viewing for up to 2 years after the live event.

Meet the Speaker

Cierra Murphy-Higgs, MS, EdS, IBCLC

Cierra Murphy-Higgs is a perinatal mental health advocate, lactation consultant, and educator dedicated to supporting families through culturally responsive, evidence-based care. She serves as the Didactic Coordinator for the Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, where she instructs and

mentors future professionals while developing dynamic, learner-focused content to inspire and equip the next generation of practitioners. In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for 65the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) as Secretary, contributing her

expertise and vision to advancing the lactation profession nationally.

Cancellation Policy

Payment Policy

Continuing Education Credits

The recording of this event will be sent to those who purchase CEUs/CERPs, via Thinkific, approximately 2-3 weeks after the live event and will be available for viewing for up to 2 years. Therefore no refunds will be granted. It is the responsibility of the participant to view the recording while it is available. This webinar will not be available for sale on Constant Contact later, it will however, be available for purchase through Thinkific for up to 2 years.

Payment must be made during the time of online registration using a credit or debit card. If you need to make alternate payment arrangements such as a company check to be mailed to BreastfeedLA, you MUST pay the General Registration rate and contact info@breastfeedla.org. No Early Bird registration rates will apply to payments by check. This policy is in effect as of Aug 1, 2017.

RN: BreastfeedLA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 2.0 contact hours of continuing education. BreastfeedLA’s provider number is CEP 16435. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.

IBCLC: BreastfeedLA has been approved for 1.5 L - Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) in Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE)

RDs & OTs: Maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for Professional Development Portfolio.