Breastfeeding and the Birth Professional 
October 24th, 2015 9am-430pm
Pasqua South Medical Centre

Do you want to advance you skills in breast-feeding to better support your clients? 

Come and learn the anatomy and physiology of the breast and its function and milk production, how things should look in the first hour, the first day, the first week and into the second week. We will look at how birth relates to the success of breastfeeding, how to troubleshoot, how to determine red flags that require more attention and skill. Of course, we will also discuss how to talk to your clients about breastfeeding in pregnancy, positioning, latch and hands on vs hands off helping. 

$125 early bird registraion before October 2nd 
$150 after October 2nd

Lunch will be potluck or bring your own based on participants desires. Snacks & refreshments will be provided.

Topics will include:

• promoting breastfeeding during pregnancy
• breastfeeding as the norm
• risks of not breastfeeding
• components and nutrients in breastmilk
• skin-to-skin
• first contact at breast
• first hour and early days
• new guidelines to determine efficient feeding
• when to help, when to observe
• positioning
• how to assist
• reluctant feeders
• breast/nipple concerns
• birth practice and impacts on breastfeeding
• practices that enhance breastfeeding
• dangers of supplements
• common clinical concerns
• special needs
• neurological concerns
• if baby cannot feed at the breast
• red flags

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