Mastering the Latch: Clinical Strategies for Breastfeeding Success
An Evidence-Based Approach to Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes
Because latch isn’t just technique — it’s the foundation of successful feeding.
Every nurse, birthworker, doula, lactation consultant, and community health professional has seen it — the wincing during feeds, the clicking sounds, the shallow latch, and the “He’s always hungry.” Latch issues are one of the leading causes of early weaning, parental pain, and low milk transfer. This 45-minute clinical training shows you how to assess, correct, and communicate latch adjustments with clarity, confidence, and trauma-informed care — so families can feed comfortably and effectively.
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What You'll Learn
This clinical training gives you practical, real-world confidence in assessing and correcting breastfeeding latch. Move beyond guesswork to truly understand what effective latch looks like, identify the red flags that signal poor milk transfer, and apply positioning strategies that support both infant feeding and parent comfort. Our trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach keeps families supported, safe, and empowered throughout the feeding journey.
You'll learn how to:
- Identify clinical indicators of an effective vs. ineffective latch
- Assess latch using step-by-step visual and behavioral cues
- Correct shallow latch, clicking, slipping, and poor transfer with confidence
- Use positioning strategies such as nose-to-nipple, tummy-to-tummy, and breast shaping
- Guide parents using trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication
- Recognize when referral is needed for oral restrictions, ongoing pain, or weight concerns
What's Included
- 1-hour on-demand clinical training
- Multiple downloadable resources to support assessment, documentation, and parent education
- Real-life case studies for identifying and correcting latch challenges
- Trauma-informed, culturally responsive communication scripts
- Referral guidelines for oral restrictions, slow weight gain, and persistent pain
- Certificate of Completion (eligible for CEU submission)
Presented By
Ashley G., RN, BSN, IBCLC, CHWI
and
Veronica S. RN, MSN, IBCLC, WHNP, CHWI
Co-Founders of A&V Innovations
Ashley and Veronica are experienced Registered Nurses, IBCLCs, and Community Health Worker Instructors specializing in maternal–infant health, breastfeeding support, and trauma-informed care. Together, they have trained thousands of birthworkers, doulas, lactation professionals, CHWs, and healthcare teams across the country. Their teaching blends evidence-based practice with real-world experience to help professionals confidently assess, correct, and support effective latch for families.
Who This Course Is For
Doulas, Lactation Consultants, and CHWs supporting families with breastfeeding and early feeding challenges
Perinatal Nurses, IBCLCs, Midwives, and birthing professionals improving latch assessment skills
Home visitors, educators, and program leads strengthening breastfeeding outcomes in their communities