Three Webinars:
Each webinar to be one and a half day
Aug. 24– 25, Oct. 19 – 20, Dec. 2 – 3
Plus two clinical days to be scheduled
This course targets health care professionals who work with breastfeeding mothers, and offers necessary knowledge and skills for providing basic breastfeeding management and support. These skills focus on basic prenatal and postpartum counseling, and the management of common concerns and clinical problems.
The interactive training involves five days of didactic sessions, two days of clinical rotations and an independent study assignment. The clinical days will be scheduled to occur between the first two days and last 2 days of the program.
NOTE: Due to COVID pandemic, this event will be via live webinar only.
Upon completion of this knowledge program, participants should be better
able to:
- Discuss factors that contribute to the breastfeeding decision.
- Explain the importance of optimal positioning and latch-on.
- Identify common considerations and causes of issues with milk supply.
- Describe hospital policies that contribute to successful breastfeeding.
