Beyond the Latch

Infant Massage as a Supportive Tool for Feeding, Alignment and Regulation

5 Hours CE/CPD | Online CE Course with Brianne Taggart RN, IBCLC, CEIM

Learn how gentle, parent-led infant massage can support feeding comfort, alignment, regulation and the parent–infant bond alongside feeding education and clinical care.

Self-Paced Online Course | 5 Hours CE/CPD | Includes full recordings, course materials, supporting resources and lifetime access

Overview

Feeding challenges in infants are rarely just about latch. They are often influenced by alignment, muscle tone, movement patterns, nervous system regulation, and the quality of connection between parent and baby.

In this practical online course, Brianne Taggart introduces infant massage as a gentle, supportive tool that may be used alongside feeding education, lactation support and appropriate clinical care.

You’ll explore how safe, parent-led touch can support comfort, postural alignment, regulation and bonding, while also learning how to recognise when massage may be an appropriate adjunct to feeding support.

Course Breakdown

Module 1: Feeding, Alignment and Regulation

Learn how infant feeding may be influenced by muscle tone, postural alignment, asymmetry, movement restriction and nervous system regulation. Brianne introduces key concepts that help explain why feeding challenges may involve more than latch alone.

Module 2: Parent-Led Infant Massage Techniques

Explore simple, safe infant massage techniques that may support comfort, alignment, regulation and caregiver confidence. This module also focuses on how to teach parents practical strategies they can use at home within a family-centred care model.

What You’ll Learn

• How infant massage may influence muscle tone, alignment and readiness to latch
• Common feeding challenges linked to tension, asymmetry or movement restriction
• When infant massage may be an appropriate adjunct to feeding support
• Simple, safe massage techniques that support alignment and comfort
• How to teach caregivers practical strategies with confidence
• Ways to promote regulation and strengthen the parent–infant bond
• How to integrate infant massage safely, ethically and within scope of practice

What’s Included

Full course recordings, downloadable course materials, supporting resources, online exam, CE/CPD certificate and unlimited lifetime access.

Who This Course Is For

Designed for massage and manual therapists, nurses, midwives, lactation consultants, physiotherapists, allied health professionals, infant care specialists, and parents or caregivers seeking a deeper understanding of feeding support.

About Brianne Taggart

Brianne Taggart RN, IBCLC, CEIM is a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with extensive experience supporting infant feeding, parent education and early developmental care.

Her approach combines clinical expertise with practical, compassionate teaching, helping professionals and parents understand how gentle touch can support comfort, connection and feeding readiness.

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5 Hours CE/CPD • Includes full recordings, downloadable materials, online exam and lifetime access.