How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)

How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)

How Midwives, Health Visitors and Neonatal Nurses Are Upskilling in Lactation (And Why It Matters)Shelley Wilson
Published on: 28/08/2026

Why are midwives, health visitors and neonatal nurses investing in specialist lactation training? Because the right support at the right time changes outcomes. Discover what upskilling looks like in practice, and why it's high-impact CPD.

Training & CPD
IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?

IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?

IBCLC vs Breastfeeding Counsellor: What's the Difference and which path is right for you?Shelley Wilson
Published on: 14/08/2026

Breastfeeding Counsellor or IBCLC — what's the difference? Compare qualifications, exam requirements, clinical hours and career outcomes, and find out which lactation training pathway is right for you. From LactationGO

Training & CPD
World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with us

World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with us

World Breast-feeding Week 2026: Why Sustainable Support Systems start with usShelley Wilson
Published on: 31/07/2026

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (1–7 August) calls for sustainable breastfeeding support systems — and they start with trained practitioners. Discover this year's WBW theme, the Warm Chain of Support, and how your lactation training fits in.

Training & CPD
Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?

Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?

Doula, Peer Supporter, New Parent — Could Lactation Training Be Your Next Step?Shelley Wilson
Published on: 17/07/2026

Doula, peer supporter or new mum? Discover how lactation training for doulas, breastfeeding counsellor courses and peer supporter qualifications can turn your experience into a career — fully online, no clinical background needed.

Training & CPD
From Midwife to IBCLC: How one qualification changed everything about the way I support families

From Midwife to IBCLC: How one qualification changed everything about the way I support families

From Midwife to IBCLC: How one qualification changed everything about the way I support familiesShelley Wilson
Published on: 10/06/2026

Midwifery gives you breadth. The IBCLC gives you depth. Shelley Wilson explores how combining both qualifications transforms the way you support breastfeeding families - and your career.

IBCLC Pathway
Is becoming a Breastfeeding Counsellor right for you? 5 signs you're ready to take the leap

Is becoming a Breastfeeding Counsellor right for you? 5 signs you're ready to take the leap

Is becoming a Breastfeeding Counsellor right for you? 5 signs you're ready to take the leapShelley Wilson
Published on: 26/05/2026

5 signs you're ready to become a Breast-feeding Counsellor and how specialist training can transform your practice and career

Training & CPD

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