Elaine Webber

Dr. Elaine Webber is a Professor at McAuley School of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy, teaching pediatric nursing and community-engaged courses. She maintains clinical practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), having established hospital and pediatric office breastfeeding clinics.

Research focuses on:

• Lactation education for healthcare providers
• Simulation-based breastfeeding instruction
• Breastfeeding and postpartum depression
• Campus lactation facilities development

Professional leadership includes roles with National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (Michigan Chapter), Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants, and international lactation education accreditation committees.