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
2008 Schedule & Fees
NEW Addition! Thursday, 12:30–5pm, July 24
Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, November 22 (ERD 10/31)
Fee $75; $65 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed
4.0 Nursing CEs approved (add $15 to fee for CE processing)
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. This class fulfills both the breastfeeding training pre-requisite and a certification requirement for DONA Postpartum Doulas. It also fulfills the new certification requirement for Birth Doulas to take a breastfeeding class designed for professionals. 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