Grand Rounds

Breastfeeding Basics and Community Lactation Support | Grand Rounds Oakland

Pediatric Grand Rounds Oakland
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Presented by:

Brandi Gates-Burgess, IBCLC
Founder and Executive Director
Breast Friends Lactation Support Services
Oakland, CA

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify key components of early lactation, including colostrum production, infant feeding cues, and normal feeding patterns in the first weeks of life.
  2. Demonstrate effective counseling techniques to support parent-infant breastfeeding success in a community setting.
  3. Explain the role of culturally grounded lactation support and how peer counselors can address barriers to breastfeeding in underserved communities.

Contact [email protected] for log-in information. 

Add to Calendar 2025-08-19 15:00:00 2025-08-19 16:00:00 Breastfeeding Basics and Community Lactation Support | Grand Rounds Oakland Presented by: Brandi Gates-Burgess, IBCLC Founder and Executive Director Breast Friends Lactation Support Services Oakland, CA Learning Objectives: Identify key components of early lactation, including colostrum production, infant feeding cues, and normal feeding patterns in the first weeks of life. Demonstrate effective counseling techniques to support parent-infant breastfeeding success in a community setting. Explain the role of culturally grounded lactation support and how peer counselors can address barriers to breastfeeding in underserved communities. Contact [email protected] for log-in information.  [email protected] Department of Pediatrics America/Los_Angeles public