GUT-BRAIN: A MasterClass for IBCLCs.

4-PART RECORDED PRESENTATION

IBCLCs only.

This advanced MasterClass is designed for IBCLCs seeking to deepen their literacy and clinical efficacy when supporting breastfeeding dyads presenting with complex challenges such as dysregulated milk supply, metabolic disorders, food intolerances, eczema, reflux and related issues. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of epigenetic influences on gene expression during pregnancy and lactation, and will explore how nutrition shapes breast architecture, milk production, milk composition and the developing infant microbiome. Participants will review current research on key elements that drive breastfeeding physiology, including nutrition and nutrient deficiencies, metabolic endotoxemia, food intolerances, dysbiosis, HMOs, hypoxia and environmental stressors. Participants will develop practical strategies for supporting dyads in navigating infant reflux, eczema and food intolerances and metabolic conditions, including insulin resistance, PMOS, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic endotoxemia and gut dysbiosis. Through case presentations featuring interdisciplinary collaboration, participants will leave equipped to approach even…