Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Certification Course
A holistic approach to establishing healthy breastfeeding relationships that begin during preconception and continue through the stage of weaning
Our Approach
This program prepares you to become professional breastfeeding educators with a unique perspective that integrates traditional, evidence-based lactation education with additional integrative modalities such as functionally-based nutrition, healthy sleep, and stress management throughout the breastfeeding journey. Our focus is on a holistic approach to establishing healthy breastfeeding relationships that begin during preconception and continue through the stage of weaning. Our Integrative Breastfeeding Educators fill an important role in promoting healthy breastfeeding relationships by educating, supporting and counseling families in response to their individual needs.
The IPHI does not believe in a “one size fits all” approach to providing breastfeeding education to our clients. We realize that sometimes there are other solutions beyond traditional lactation management that can help facilitate a successful outcome, which is the reason behind our integrative approach.
Our Integrative Breastfeeding Educator certification program is unique because it not only builds on the foundations of lactation education basics covering topics such as the basic anatomy and physiology of lactation, early attachment of the infant, common breastfeeding problems and solutions, the importance of human milk, expression of breastmilk, and so much more – but it also focuses attention on the importance of whole foods nutrition, food sensitivities in the breastfed baby, starting solid foods, promoting holistic sleep solutions while also supporting the breastfeeding relationship, maternal stress and its impact while breastfeeding, and integrative and complementary therapies in addition to the overall health and wellness of the mother-baby dyad.
ONLINE INSTRUCTION
All of our courses are taught online. All you need is Internet access to login and be part of each class.
Self-Directed: all sessions are pre-recorded and you are given access to the new modules as you complete each one. You will email your instructor, or attend a weekly/monthly conference-call with the instructor, to ask any questions you may have as needed.
The IPHI Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Certification Program:
Our program is a combination of online sixteen self-directed study modules and optional online calls to support your journey. Calls are recorded so you may listen if you cannot attend. You will also have access to our private online Facebook group where you will get to interact with our graduates and members represented in countries throughout the world.
Our program has been designed for birth, postpartum and health professionals who desire to begin or expand their knowledge and career working with breastfeeding families to provide integrative lactation education, support and resources in order to specifically meet their breastfeeding goals. This is a wonderful addition for any maternity/parenting professional who is currently working with lactating moms and is a wonderful complimentary program for sleep consultants, doulas, baby planners, newborn care specialists, pre and post natal yoga instructors, health coaches, family coaches, parenting coaches, nutritionists and more.
Graduates from the IPHI Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Certification program are trained:
- Integrative Breastfeeding Educators (NOTE: this course does not grant IBCLC status)
- With an integrative holistic and healthy approach to breastfeeding using the foundations of lactation management.
- To be a part of the first breastfeeding education program that offers an integrative approach and includes topics such as holistic and functional nutrition, maternal & infant sleep, psychology of stress, impact of birth trauma and secure attachment on breastfeeding, emotional well-being, a traditional approach to introducing solids, and complementary therapies to support breastfeeding.
- Our program provides you the resources and tools to understand the various methodologies and when to apply them, if and when it may be necessary.
- In family dynamics, temperaments, and lifestyles that may affect the breastfeeding outcome.
- To offer an objective approach with families in order to develop healthy breastfeeding relationships that are age and developmentally appropriate for their clients’ needs, lifestyle, and values.
- To support, educate and prepare families during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum about the benefits of breastfeeding.
- To educate and raise awareness about health, fitness, nutrition and sleep for mother (pre/postnatal) in relation to breastfeeding.
- To support parents postpartum with breastfeeding issues during their time of transition.
- With an understanding of breastfeeding challenges and solutions.
- With an in-depth look at breast pumps and products that support breastfeeding.
- With a comprehension of an Integrative Breastfeeding Educator’s scope of practice, boundaries to practice, and when to refer out.
- To be aware of issues that involve medical attention, such as abuse, trauma and postpartum depression, in order to provide the client the proper guidance and referral.
The IPHI Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Certification Program also includes:
- Continuing education.
- A basic guide on how to start or manage your Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Business with an optional add on extended course if needed.
- Support for breastfeeding educators (both our graduates and current students) through our private online forum to collaborate with and ask lactation specific questions as they arise.
- Live interaction with the instructors on a weekly basis as needed.
- A multi-cultural international classroom.
- Continuous support during and after the course with monthly on-line calls as needed.
The IPHI Integrative Breastfeeding Educator Certification Program Curriculum:
- The IPHI Breastfeeding Educator
- Breastfeeding Matters
- Anatomy & Physiology of Lactation
- Human Milk
- Initiating Breastfeeding: Getting the Best Start
- Establishing Successful Breastfeeding
- Common Breastfeeding Problems & Concerns
- Beyond the Latch
- Maternal Challenges During Lactation
- Infant Challenges During Lactation
- Expression of Breastmilk, Pumping & Transitioning Back to Work
- Maternal Nutrition
- Child Sleep & the Breastfeeding Relationship
- Medications, Herbs, Illness & Disease During Lactation
- Network of Support
- Breastfeeding Education & Promotion
- Business Basics & Launching your Breastfeeding Career
- AND much, much more!
IF
✓ You are truly passionate about helping clients in the most powerful life changing way with proven positive and healthy long term solutions
✓ You want to learn from an experienced, highly talented faculty who provides students and graduates a wealth of support
✓ You are inspired by the most comprehensive and life changing curriculum that has trained doctors, midwives, naturopaths, pharmacists, behavioral therapists etc.
✓ You are committed to building a business you’ll be proud of
✓ Your views and philosophies are holistic, integrative and you want to help empower families to do what is best for THEM using a customized approach
✓ You resonate with a Team Led approach
✓ You see solutions rather than problems
✓ You love working within a community of people who help each other
✓ You care about high quality standard certification process and value the strength of the organization that stands behind it …
Then, IPHI is right for you!
Benefits of Certifying Through IPHI
Graduate From a Credible Educational Institute
IPHI remains the industry leader in parenting and health education. We are the first organization to pioneer and introduce a holistic team-based approach and integrate a variety of valuable subjects to each of our programs. We have a great reputation, strong standards and with our certification logo you can feel proud.
Receive Training by a Well-Established Talented Experienced Life & Business Strategist, Pioneer & Accomplished Parenting & Health Master
IPHI’s founder, Mar De Carlo is also the founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, Business Sanctuary and Physical Awakening Yoga School. She has a wealth of training and experience, over 25 years and is known for her creative, cutting edge and integrative approach connecting and bridging systems in a variety of industries across the globe that have transformed thousands of lives in 46 countries. She has developed high quality level curriculums and educates and train professionals to start, expand and grow businesses that transform lives through a unique holistic integrative approach which she introduced and pioneered to all the companies she has founded. This includes supporting professionals to personally develop and overcome challenges while accomplishing their business, personal and financial goals. Clients enjoy working with her because of her strong optimistic mindset, boundless energy, practical solutions and empowering holistic approach that has been proven effective and long term. Doctors, Naturopaths, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Behavioral Therapists are just a few examples of the many professionals, Mar has trained. In addition, she is also highly skilled with professional industry standards, scope and boundaries to practice and business mastery. Many have been so inspired by Mar that they have gone on to follow in her footsteps.
Rest Assured From Our Proven Track Record
IPHI has over 3000 international graduates in 46 countries around the globe who have completed our programs, preparing them for a rewarding and transformational career. Our programs are offered in 10 different languages.
Get Educated by a Highly Skilled & Talented Faculty
Our talented faculty has a wealth of experience, training and professional mastery in their field in addition to providing a wealth of support and mentorship to our students and graduates.
Gain Professional Mastery from Industry Experts
IPHI provides the most comprehensive training like no other. Each of our certification programs have introduced subjects and perspectives that have been life changing for our participants and the clients they work with.
Business Mastery and Personal Development
IPHI provides includes comprehensive business training to expand your professional development as well as health and lifestyle tips to support your personal development so you can show up most powerfully for your business.
Benefit from Mentorship, Support Calls and Group Forums
We offer an incredible amount of support. We have maintained a high reputation for the quality of support we provide our students and graduates through mentorship, support calls and group forums.
No Annual Membership or Licensing Fees
We follow reputable certification industry standards and do not charge licensing fees to maintain our certification. Rather we support your continued education by requiring you to renew your certification every two years so that you stay up to date with the latest research and education. The only fee is a small application fee.
Amount
- 1 payment of $995
- 4 monthly payments of $275
To remain IPHI recognized, and to continue receiving the benefits of an IPHI trained professional, students are required to maintain a standard of professional development measured every two years after receiving their official certification.
This consists of 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Earn 25 Professional Development Credits every two years (continuing education credits/CEUs) Professional Development Credits can be acquired many different ways, such as, attending seminars or conferences related to professional development in the maternity industry, participation in webinars that offer educational classes, writing book reports, completing case histories, etc…. 1 hour = 1 professional development credit
Step 2: Be covered by current liability insurance if your country or state requires it.
Step 3: Complete and submit the IPHI certification renewal form which includes a processing fee of $75.
We are excited to meet you and we look forward to supporting your professional journey.
If you want to learn more about any of our programs, have any questions or would like to receive our company brochure, please fill out the contact form below and we will be sure to follow up with you.
Phone: 415-754-5277
Fax: 415-704-3259
