Breastfeeding Classes in Kansas
Breastfeeding 201: Building on the Basics
Breastfeeding 201:
Building on the Basics
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition presents this intermediate-level course taught in a “live” online format to optimize participant interaction and will not be recorded. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, from WIC, hospitals, and home visitors.
Select a date to register for an upcoming online course (1 – 5 p.m. each day)
NOTE: There is a $30 fee to transfer registration to another date.
Agenda
Day 1:
1:00 – 1:15 Introductions
1:15 – 1:45 Setting the Stage: Breastfeeding in KS & Review of Breastfeeding Basics
1:45 – 2:45 Identifying & Addressing Common Breastfeeding Hurdles
2:45 – 3:00 BREAK
3:00 – 4:30 Slow Growth and Supplementation
Day 2:
1:00 – 1:30 Hot Topic: Tongue-tie
1:30 – 2:00 Transitioning Home: Preterm & Early Term Infant
2:00 – 2:15 BREAK
2:15 – 3:15 Milk Expression
3:15 – 3:30 BREAK
3:30 – 4:30 Maternal Medications, Drugs, and Herbs
4:30 – 5:00 Weaning: It’s More Than Milk
Registration fee: $110
ALERT: Registrations for the August course received after June 18, 2026, are FREE in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month.
Thank you to our partners at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Family Health.
NOTE: There is a $30 fee to transfer registration to another date.
What participants have to say about Breastfeeding 201
Vanessa Flood is such a fun instructor to learn under! She has so many practical helps and supports her suggestions with research!
Very interesting and informative. I found the course very easy to engage in.
This course was very well put together. The instructor was very knowledgeable about the topics covered and did an excellent job answering questions and providing additional learning materials.
Excellent course. I learned many things that will enhance my education with families.
Breastfeeding 201 is approved for:
- 6.5 L-CERPs allocated by IBLCE. IBLCE Verification Number #C2026196. Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme.
Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions. - 8.1 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Provider Number: SP1589-0127
- 6.5 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed dietitians by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: D1382 (LTS is KDHE-BFH-Nutrition and WIC Services)
Meet The Team
Why lactation education in Kansas matters
- Breastfeeding is beneficial for the mother and child
- Education is the first step to supporting breastfeeding in our communities
- Overcoming breastfeeding challenges is easier with lactation support providers
- Lactation support is an important part of a well-rounded healthcare system
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Interested In Getting More Involved?
Consider joining a Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Section that aligns with your interests! Our Sections meet once every other month to discuss current events and topics that impact breastfeeding and human milk feeding access in Kansas. Current Sections are: child care, public health, local breastfeeding coalitions, and hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I register for a course?
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You can register online to take any of our breastfeeding courses.
- Who can take these courses?
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By implementing breastfeeding-positive policies for parents and employees. Getting designated as a “Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider” is a great first step. The application process helps introduce the necessary policies and practices.
- Are the courses free?
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Because they are continuing education courses, Breastfeeding 101 and 201 each have a registration fee.
Get Connected With the KBC
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition regularly advocates for social change around human milk feeding as well as offering breastfeeding classes in Kansas.