This training will allow you to promote breastfeeding in your workplace and your community , to support families in establishing breastfeeding and help them deal with common problems. Each module is a didactic unit itself, and you can choose to take them separately.
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification when complete the full course.
Breastfeeding Counselor Certification when complete the full course.
The Teacher:Maria Elena Penades is an International Board Certified Lactation Conssultant (IBCLC), Doula Trainer, Coordinator of the RDLC in USA. She has over 25 years of clinical experience. Continuing Education Units (CEUs)10 CEU's for Licensed Midwives and for Doulas offered for this course for just a $50 fee!
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Location.Coral Springs. Florida. USA
Syllabus:Module I: Anatomical, physiological and cultural foundations of breastfeeding: beyond the basics. Composition of Human milk. Nutrition during lactation. Initiating breastfeeding: facilitators and barriers. A biological perspective. Positioning and Latch-on. Impact of culture. Sexuality and the Breastfeeding Family
Module II: Breastfeeding in special situations: The premature infant. The Infant with Medical Challenges. Breastfeeding Multiples. The working mother. Breastfeeding the Older Nursling and Weaning. Breast Pumps and Manual Expression. Breastfeeding after augmentation and reduction surgery Module III: Solution of common problems: breast congestion, plugged ducts, mastitis, sore nipples, poor weight gain, and breast refusal. Allergies in the breastfeeding infant. Maternal Disease in Lactation. Drugs and Herbals and the Breastfeeding Mother Module IV: Techniques of Counseling. Teaching techniques. The Breastfeeding Counselor in institutions and in the community. Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Baby-Friendly initiative and Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. CertificationTo become certified as a Breastfeeding Counselor you must:
Fees:$ 550 for the full course.
Class time, presentations and study materials included. No refunds are given if you decide to cancel the course. In special circumstances may submit a credit for future training. Sign Up Now
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