Get ready for Hands to Heart: Clinical Lactation Skills & Career Growth for Perinatal Professionals, a dynamic two-day event hosted by BreastfeedLA designed to take your lactation practice to the next level! Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned expert wanting to sharpen your clinical skills, this hands-on training offers expert-led workshops, interactive panels, and practical learning experiences tailored just for you. Created in response to community and education committee feedback, this event focuses on real-world skills that matter. Join us to boost your confidence, deepen your knowledge with evidence-based practices, and connect with a vibrant network of lactation consultants and allied health professionals. Don’t miss this chance to grow your career and make a bigger impact in maternal and infant health!

Event Highlights will include…

Powerful counseling strategies to confidently support clients through ambivalence and complex decisions.
Dive into a dynamic panel showcasing a world of lactation career paths—from private practice and hospitals to WIC, research, doulas, and beyond—with insider tips on how to market your unique skills and stand out.
Roll up your sleeves in hands-on workshops covering everything from billing (Medi-Cal, private insurance, CPSP) and SOAP charting to effective peer support techniques that will boost your practice.
Make meaningful connections fast during our high-energy speed networking sessions designed to build your professional community.
Get up close and personal with essential clinical skills in focused sessions on post-frenotomy care and rehabilitation, breast and infant assessment, plus must-know tools like pumps, SNS, and more.

We are pleased to offer a student discount of 25% off for all students. Please register using code: STUDENT

Add both days to your cart! Space is limited. This live event will not be recorded- you don't want to miss out!

Program Schedule

Browse the schedule to see how we've packed this two-day event. You'll find an incredible array of sessions aimed at increasing your power to advocate for yourself or your clients.

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FAQ's

Where is the venue?

The California Endowment is located at 1000 S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90062

How do I get there? What about parking?

You can find driving, airport, and public transportation directions here. Parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I attend virtually?

We believe that the sessions planned will be most effective in person. Recordings will not be provided at a later date.

Will CEUs/CERPs be provided?

CERPs and BRN Contact Hours will be provided. You must sign in at the registration table as well as each session you attend, scan the QR code at the end of each session and fill out the evaluation and answer the post session questions for CERPs and Contact Hours.
BreastfeedLA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This event offers up to 10 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 submitted an application for Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE).

Will food be provided?

Breakfast and lunch will be served each day of the conference. Please be sure to note any food allergies on your registration form.

Are children allowed?

Infants in the company of their parents are warmly invited to attend.

Will there be lactation accommodations?

Attendees will have access to a lactation room with space to pump and store milk.

What is your refund policy?

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for any reason, including but not limited to: attendee cancellations, scheduling conflicts, technical difficulties, or program updates.

What if the event is canceled?

In the unlikely event that the seminar is canceled by the organizers, registered attendees will be notified, and a refund policy, if applicable, will be communicated separately.

Can I record the event?

Attendees are prohibited from recording, reproducing, or distributing any portion of the seminar without explicit permission from the event organizers.

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