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
01. Virtual BF Basics Training Agenda.8.7.2020
WIC Virtual Training Binder
- 02. One Thing I Plan to Use
- 03. BF Resources_3_2019
- 04. BF Booby Traps
- 05. Baby Friendly 10 Steps
- 06. Texas WIC Feeding Plan
- 07. References Consequences of Not Breastfeeding
- 08. Let’s Practice Open-Ended Questions
- 09. The Gift of Affirmation
- 10. How-to-Hand-Express
- 11. Magical Hour
- 12. Skin to Skin Contact
- 13. The T.I.C.K.S. Rule for Safe Baby Wearing
- 14. Laid back Breastfeeding
- 15. Breastcompression-2008
- 16. CDC Are_you_pregnant_Lead
- 17. Flint Breastfeeding FAQ, Genesee County BF Coalition
- 18. BF Basics Birth Control_3_2019
- 19. Pace bottle feeding
- 20. Breastfeeding_and_Safe_Sleep_630063_7 (1)
2020 Upcoming Dates & Locations
September 29-30, 2020
Virtual Training
November 18-19, 2020
Virtual Training
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2021 Upcoming Dates & Locations
January 13-14, 2021
Virtual Training
Registration coming soon
March 10-11, 2021
Virtual Training
Registration coming soon
June 9-10, 2021
Venue TBD
Registration coming soon
September 15-16, 2021
Venue TBD
Registration coming soon
- 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.
- 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
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.