About Dr. Jan Riordan
Jan Riordan RN, EdD, FAAN is a noted author, lecturer, researcher and consultant on breastfeeding and lactation management. She is Professor at Wichita State University where she teaches in the graduate nursing program including a 3 credit hour online course on lactation.
She is the author of Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, now in its third edition and winner of a 2004 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award. This book is the premier textbook in the field of lactation and is used by health professionals worldwide.
Dr Riordan has served on the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, the Health Advisory Counsel, La Leche League, International. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Nursing and chaired the Research Committee for the International Lactation Consultant Association. With more than 100 presentations and workshops, she has authored 6 books, more than 30 articles and several book chapters on lactation.
For a more complete description Jan’s background go to
Curriculum Vitae.
