Professional Education in Breastfeeding & Lactation
With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC
“I feel more confident working with breastfeeding women, and will be a better observer and problem solver.” — Class Participant
“Barbara was so energetic and devoted to breastfeeding that it made me motivated to learn as much as possible. I wish every doula was trained by her and every mother received her care.” — Class Participant
Part I
If you haven’t taken this dynamic, cutting-edge workshop, then you are really missing out! Learn the very latest in evidenced-based breastfeeding support from an expert lactation consultant and breastfeeding educator. This class will enhance the ability of doulas, L&D nurses, and other professionals to assist their breastfeeding clients in the early days postpartum. You will learn the counseling skills necessary to assess and correct breastfeeding problems.
Part I can be taken as a stand-alone class and it fulfills both the breastfeeding training pre-requisite for DONA postpartum doula training and a certification requirement for both DONA Birth and Postpartum Doulas. Topics include:
- breast anatomy and physiology
- importance of skin-to-skin contact
- newborn self attachment at the breast
- a new view of positions and latch-on
- getting off to the best start
- common problems and their solutions overview
Part II
Join us for a DONA Postpartum Doula Training in progress. This class is the breastfeeding training component of the postpartum doula training weekend. If you are signing up for the doula training, you do not need to sign up separately for this class. Part I must be taken before Part II as this section will build on material presented in Part I. Topics include:
- presentation of basic breastfeeding education topics
- basic principles including positioning, latch, signs baby is getting enough milk or not getting enough milk
- in-depth consideration of common problems including engorgement, sore nipples, plugged duct, mastitis, thrush, low milk supply, over-active letdown reflex, breastfeeding the sleepy baby, tongue tie, jaundice, and colic
- when to make a referral
- expression and storage of breast milk (demonstration, hands-on)
- alternative feeding methods (demonstration, hands-on)
- controversial issues including moms with AIDS, the Vitamin D controversy, environmental contaminants in breast milk, and co-sleeping safety
- effective communication techniques for breastfeeding professionals
- special needs including premature babies, babies with Down’s Syndrome, and babies with cleft lips and cleft palates
- visit from breastfeeding mom and baby (hands-on support demonstration)
2010 Schedule & Fees
Part I
Saturday, 9am–2pm
- March 20 (ERD February 28)
- October 2 (ERD September 11)
Fee $75; $65 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed.
The University of Michigan Health System’s Educational Services for Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
4.0 contact hours for nursing will be provided (add $15 for processing)
Part II
- Friday 1:30–6pm, March 26
- Saturday, 1:30–6pm, October 9
Part II must be taken with Part I. Fee if both Parts I & II are taken is $130; $115 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed above.
The University of Michigan Health System’s Educational Services for Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
8.0 contact hours for nursing will be provided if Parts I & II are taken (add $15 for processing)
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