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Breastfeeding Competencies for the Birth Professional

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  Birth and breastfeeding go hand in hand.  Proceedures and events that happen in labor can effect breastfeeding outcomes.  It is important as a labor assistant or midwife that you are able to provide evidence based information to your clients, assist with common concerns, recognize complications, and give accurate guidance to new moms.  This training provides up to date information and techniques for helping your clients have a positive breastfeeding experience 
This training will cover

Benefits and components of breastmilk

Overcoming breastfeeding barriers

Breast Anatomy / how milk is made

Basic suckling skills and assessing correct latch

Warning signs: (low milk supply, poor latch, poor milk transfer, jaundice)

Breastfeeding equipment: when is it needed

Being her support: The Doula’s role

When to refer



NEW CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED
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If you would like to schedule a training for your facility please contact me.


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