Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding Basics two-day training provides didactic and hands on learning opportunities regarding normal breastfeeding and common challenges with the breastfeeding dyad; utilizing evidenced-based practices that promote successful breastfeeding and client centered services when communicating with breastfeeding families. Application of knowledge learned will be used during the small group activities and case studies regarding common breastfeeding challenges.

This training is consistent with Accreditation Criteria/Management Evaluation (ACME) criteria.

Breastfeeding Basics for Clerk & Tech Staff – One-day training

Registration Fee

FREE

Virtual Agenda

2-day training, same schedule
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Training
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Training
12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Review and Evaluation

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2020 Upcoming Dates & Locations

June 16-17, 2020
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September 29-30, 2020
Virtual Training

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Learning Goals

Breastfeeding Basics will provide information on the normal course of breastfeeding and an opportunity to develop and practice skills in breastfeeding promotion and support. This training will enhance participant’s comfort level in talking about breastfeeding with families and colleagues. Easy and practical approaches for assisting mothers with common breastfeeding challenges will also be included. The participants will use the knowledge and skills gained during this training by returning to their place of employment and their community with greater understanding about why breastfeeding promotion is important. They will be able to confidently identify normal breastfeeding situations and problem solve common breastfeeding challenges.

  • Discuss how personal attitudes and perception impact breastfeeding education.
  • List reasons to breastfeed as well as the risks of not breastfeeding.
  • Identify common myths and misperceptions about breastfeeding
  • Describe normal breast development and changes in relationship to pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Identify ways to support breastfeeding from pregnancy to weaning.
  • List Evidence-based Maternity Care Practices that help promote successful initiation of breastfeeding.
  • Describe how infant’s position and latch can effect breastfeeding success.
  • Identify rapport building techniques that establish a positive relationship with pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use client-centered services when communicating with or counseling women.
  • List common issues that arise with breastfeeding as well as strategies mothers can use to address them.

This training provides continuing education hours for Nurses and Certified Lactation Consultants. A Certificate of Attendance with educational hours will be provided for healthcare professionals who can self-report. If questions contact CEInfo@mphi.org.

  • Alice Christensen, IBCLC
  • Stacy Davis, MPH, IBCLC
  • Kalli Fortune-Ball, IBCLC
  • Nancy Heyns, IBCLC
  • Heidi Maki
  • Keva Williams

  • Clerk (required within 1 year)
  • Technician (required within 1 year)
  • CPA (required within 1 year)
  • RD/RDN (required within 1 year)
  • Health Educator (required within 1 year)
  • Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • NE Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • Breastfeeding Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • PC Manager (required within 1 year)
  • PC (required within 6 months)
  • Senior PC (required within 1 year)

Quiet nursing babies under 6 months are welcome to attend the training. Older nursing children are welcome at nursing times.

Training Capacity: 36 participants
Number of trainings offered: 5 per year

In the event that this training reaches the maximum number of registrants prior to the registration deadline, priority will be given in the following order: WIC Staff and Peer Counselors; MIHP Staff, Nurse Family Partnership and Early Headstart; Dietetic Interns; all others. If there is available seating after the registration deadline, registrations will be taken in order of receipt regardless of priority listing.

All participants registering in advance will receive a confirmation letter, including a map and directions. If you do not receive a confirmation letter one week prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330.

This policy is available for you to read during the registration process under “Terms and Conditions” prior to submitting your registration.

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