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In-Depth Breastfeeding Training for Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review.

Indira López-Bassols¹, Joan Cameron¹, Camila Biazus-Dalcin¹

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In-depth breastfeeding training significantly improves healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills. However, current evidence on its broader impact on breastfeeding rates and patient experiences is very limited, highlighting a need for more research.

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant allied health personnel breastfeeding breastfeeding knowledge continuing education health education health personnel lactation education learning systematic reviews training program

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Public Health
Medical Education
Lactation Support

Background:

Breastfeeding is a global health priority requiring skilled healthcare professionals.
Culturally appropriate, evidence-based lactation support necessitates adequate professional training.
The impact of advanced lactation training, like International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, remains understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess how in-depth training enhances healthcare professionals' lactation knowledge and skills.
To explore the effects of advanced breastfeeding training on professional practice and patient outcomes.
To identify gaps in current research regarding comprehensive lactation education.

Main Methods:

Systematic review adhering to PRISMA and Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines.
Searched six databases (2023-2024, updated August 2025) for studies on post-registration lactation training (>20 hours).
Included studies focused on healthcare professionals and outcomes like knowledge, skills, breastfeeding rates, and patient experiences; findings were synthesized narratively.

Main Results:

Three quantitative studies were included, all demonstrating improved knowledge and skills post-training.
One study indicated an increase in breastfeeding rates; another identified professional learning needs.
Significant methodological limitations were present in all included studies; other outcomes were not addressed.

Conclusions:

The evidence base for in-depth breastfeeding training's impact is currently very limited.
A significant knowledge gap exists regarding the effectiveness of advanced lactation support training.
Further research, particularly on IBCLC-level training, is a priority for public health and lactation support.