Herbal Support in Lactation and Infant Care for the Health Professional
Families want to know about herbal options…
You want to provide safe and effective care…
We’ve got what you need to offer meaningful herbal information, resources, and support.
If you are an IBCLC, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, your Scope of Practice says it is your DUTY to provide evidence-based information when it comes to complementary, alternative therapies including herbs and supplements.
But where do you get it from?
That’s where I come in.
Hi, I’m Melissa.
Providing personalized care so people can make an informed choice about herbal options is what I do. I want to help other health professionals do the same.
I’ve been an IBCLC since 2009 and have a master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism. I blend herbal knowledge with evidenced-based clinical care when working with families.
I have worked with thousands of families. I have consulted, taught, and spoken to thousands of lactation and allied health professionals. I love helping families work towards their wellness and feeding goals. I also love teaching and empowering other professionals. I see amazing results with herbs every day in my practice and want to share this knowledge.
Just like you, I work with families dealing with complex feeding issues, underlying wellness or mood concerns, newborn digestive issues, and other health-related challenges every day.
I don’t use herbs in my practice because I personally like them or because they are more natural. I use them because they WORK! I have families who come back again and again for herbal support because they see the results.
I want that for your clients and patients too!
As an IBCLC and clinical herbalist, I will empower you so you can:
🌿 Critically think through herbal care strategies in your practice
🌿 Know where to find the best herbal safety resources
🌿 Personalize your herbal suggestions
🌿 Share confidently about herbal support for supply issues, mood stability, breast/nipple infection and pain, and newborn/child issues like digestion, teething, and immune support.
In my over 10 hours of comprehensive instruction you will learn about:
🌿 How herbs work in the body, therapeutic and physiologic actions of herbs
🌿 Herb-drug interactions, contraindications and where to find safety information
🌿 How to easily make herbal goodies that support nutrition and wellness
🌿 Ways to discuss herbal choices with parents
🌿 Expanding your clinical ‘toolbox’ to support families with confidence
This Course Includes:
11 recorded modules covering a wide variety of postpartum, lactation and newborn care topics.
A comprehensive handout listing 20 herbs, safety info, common dosing uses that you can easily print or refer to during consultations.
A handy reading and resource list.
Access to a private Facebook group that allows for ongoing support, learning and connection.
App accessibility! Our course will be in your pocket anytime you want to access it via the Kajabi app.
10.75 IBLCE CERPs
Because Luna Lactation & Wellness cares abut social responsibility and justice, we donate a minimum of 5% of our proceeds to our scholarship fund for BIPOC and individuals in need.
Get ready to learn how to better support families in their wellness journey, gain valuable continuing education credits, and expand your clinical toolkit with this comprehensive program.
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"Melissa is well informed on supplemental care. She takes the time to know your health history and your goals on the path to wellness. I am confident and trust Melissa's suggestions on herbal treatment. With her help, my family has stayed healthy and my milk supply continues to stay strong. I always have a sense of reassurance when I reach out to Melissa for care. Thank you!"
“I really enjoyed Melissa’s knowledge. She was more science based than any other IBCLC I’ve listened to. I liked that she suggests that not all babies or all moms fit into one category and we should tailor our intervention to the individual.”
“Melissa listened to me and helped me with exactly what I needed. She is fantastic! She really knows her herbs!”
“I would not be breastfeeding my 22 month old baby today if it were not for Melissa. Because my son was born 2 months prematurely, my production had decreased significantly. I tried everything for a month and didn't have any real success until I started Melissa's herbal blend. The herbs are what have allowed me to maintain my lactation for almost 2 years. She has been a great support in so many ways!”
Course Payment Options:
I've created two payment options to serve your needs.
*All course materials will be available to participants for a full year after purchase to allow ample time for self-paced learning and review.
Scholarship Fund & Options:
Luna Lactation donates a minimum of 5% of our proceeds to our scholarship fund for BIPOC and individuals in need.
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If you want to be ready to answer questions about botanical medicine and help families integrate herbal care options into their lives, this is the program you need as a clinician. Let’s work together to optimize your herbal knowledge so you can best support families working towards their health and wellness goals.
