Educational information
Knowledge, kindness and connection in lactation
Online from: March 4 – June 4, 2026
Estimated time to complete activity: 22.75 hours
Target Audience: This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Neonatologists, Pediatricians, GPs, IBCLCs, Nurse practitioners, Registered Nurses, Midwives, Registered dietitians, CLCs, Peer supporters, Doulas, and Childbirth educators.
- Recognise the impact of social expectation on breastfeeding choices and outcomes; and explore effective education and counselling skills to empower families in their choices.
- Identify deeply held beliefs and experiences impacting breastfeeding, and possible support networks to enable families to meet their breastfeeding goals.
- Describe the impact of structural vulnerability, cultural diversity and crisis on breastfeeding practises and support.
- Discuss current research relating to the benefits of breastfeeding and human milk including into childhood.
- Outline possible support initiatives in the context of specific breastfeeding challenges.
Accreditation and Designation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association and iLactation. The IPMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AOA automatically recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as AOA Category 2 credit.
For information on how this activity fits in the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, please visit the Royal College’s website. For more personalized support, please contact the Royal College Services Centre (+1 800 461 9598) or your local CPD Educator.
IPMA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 6971, for 22.75 contact hours.
This activity is jointly provided by the Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association, and iLactation.
For questions about the accreditation of the presentations, please contact the Interstate Postgraduate Medical Association at: +1 866 446 3424 or cmehelp@ipmameded.org.
