The Science of Low Human Milk Supply -Going beyond Supply and Demand

Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate

Human milk supply challenges can significantly impact infant feeding outcomes and maternal well-being. This webinar is designed for librarians and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the factors influencing lactation. Participants will explore the common physiological and pathological contributors to low milk supply and examine clinical strategies to mitigate these issues. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with foundational knowledge to support informed decision-making and resource development in lactation care. 

Speaker Information

Dr. Tenise N. Hordge is a visionary leader and maternal health advocate dedicated to transforming how families experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Holding a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration with a focus on maternal and infant health, she leverages her academic expertise and over 18 years of corporate leadership experience to advance equity, education, and empowerment in maternal wellness. 

As the founder of Mother’s Magical Milk and More Milk, Dr. Hordge champions access to lactation support and breastfeeding education for all. Her work bridges clinical knowledge and community impact, helping organizations, healthcare professionals, and parents create sustainable systems that improve breastfeeding initiation, duration, and overall maternal outcomes. 

Blending her analytical foundation as an Industrial Engineer and her strategic insight as an MBA, Dr. Hordge brings a data-driven yet deeply human approach to maternal health advocacy. Through her leadership, coaching, and speaking engagements, she inspires others to challenge inequities, prioritize family wellness, and reimagine what’s possible for mothers and babies everywhere. 

This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal to reach more people in more ways through enhanced dissemination and engagement in order to address improving health literacy and increasing health equity through information.

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

Objectives:

Identify common physiological contributors to low human milk supply. 

Recognize pathological conditions that can impair lactation. 

Understand clinical interventions and mitigating factors that improve milk supply outcomes. 

Class Details

Date(s): November 12, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Platform: Zoom
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), MLA, Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1
This class is sponsored by Region 3.
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Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Margie Sheppard
Technical Assistance: Bailey Sterling

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