Breastfeeding Friendly Workshop

This two day workshop provides 15 hours of instruction towards the completion of step 2 of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as outlined by current BFHI guidelines. This workshop is also approved by The CA Board of Registered Nurses for 18 contact hours.

Objective

Learn the skills to assist, educate, and empower women to breastfeed in hospital, clinic, and community settings.

Day One

8:00 am to 10:00 am

  • The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
  • Teaching and Communication Skills

10:00 to 10:15 am Break

10:15 am  to 12:15 pm

  • How milk gets from the breast to the baby
  • Promoting breastfeeding during pregnancy

1:15 to 3:15 pm

  • Birth practices and breastfeeding
  • How to help a mother breastfeed

3:15  to 3:30 pm Break

3:30 to 5:30 pm

  • Practices that assist breastfeeding
  • Milk Supply

Day Two

8:00 am to 10:00 am

  • Infants and mothers with special needs
  • Breast and nipple concerns

10:00 am to 10:15 am Break

10:15 to 12:15 pm

  • Ongoing support for mothers
  • If the baby cannot feed at the breast

12:15 to 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 to 2:45 pm

  • Supporting the non-breastfeeding mother and baby
  • Protecting breastfeeding

2:45 to 3:00 pm Break

3:00 to 4:30 pm

  • How to help hospitals or birth centers become Baby-Friendly
  • Business and marketing basics for Breastfeeding Friendly Educators

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