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Evidence-based. Physiology-first. Free.
A complete lactation education curriculum grounded in the First 100 Hours framework. Built for IBCLCs, nurses, midwives, doulas, peer counselors, and anyone who supports breastfeeding families.
No industry sponsorship. No product placement. Just the education you need to provide excellent care.
The education that should exist—now it does.
A free, comprehensive curriculum about breastfeeding and human lactation
WHAT IS BREASTFEEDING LITERACY?
Breastfeeding literacy is the fundamental knowledge of the biology of feeding babies.
The Breastfeeding Literacy Project is a free, self-paced curriculum covering the foundations of lactation support—from physiology to ethics, from the first hours to the weeks, months, and years beyond.
It's built on three principles:
Physiologically-Grounded Practice Understanding what's actually happening in the body—not just what to do, but why it matters.
Sustainable Ethics Education free from industry influence. No formula company sponsorships. No pump company partnerships. Independent.
Public Health Integration Lactation support doesn't happen in a vacuum. Context matters—structural barriers, hospital systems, feeding decisions in real life.
Who Is This For?
Welcome!IBCLCs looking for a physiology-first refresher or teaching resource
L&D, postpartum, and NICU nurses who want deeper lactation knowledge
Midwives and doulas supporting families through the early days
Peer counselors and community health workers building foundational skills
Medical students and residents who received minimal lactation training
Anyone who supports breastfeeding families and wants to do it better
This is professional education, offered free because access matters.
Learn anywhere, anytime.
Why is this free?
Because the reliable, independent lactation education that used to exist online has largely disappeared. Because professionals deserve access to quality training that isn't funded by the companies selling products to their clients. Because this knowledge shouldn't be locked behind paywalls or conference registrations.
Breastfeeding Literacy is part of Evolve Lactation Media—an independent media institution committed to evidence-based, ethics-first lactation education.
About the Educator
Christine Staricka, IBCLC has spent 25 years in lactation support—in hospitals, in private practice, and now in education and media.
She is the author of Evolving the Modern Breastfeeding Experience: Holistic Lactation Care in the First 100 Hours, host of the Evolve Lactation Podcast, and creator of Practice Notes, a professional resource for lactation professionals.
She built The Breastfeeding Literacy Project because the education she wanted to recommend to colleagues didn't exist—so she made it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. No credit card. No trial period. Free.
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No. This is education, not certification. If you need CEs, check out other professional development options.
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Watch at your own pace—there's no deadline.
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Please do. Send them to this page to sign up.
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This curriculum is designed for professionals. If you're a parent looking for support, some modules include parent-facing handouts, and you're welcome to explore. The language and depth of knowledge are aimed at clinicians.
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Christine Staricka, IBCLC, through Evolve Lactation Media. No sponsors. No industry funding. Independent.