Events

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Hendrick's County Regional Health is hosting Building Bridges, a workshop that provides education and networking opportunities in regards to evidence based practice in breastfeeding.
This 3.5 hour training program is paid for by a special grant, leaving no charge for attendance.
FREE!
Attendance is appropriate for all hospital personnel who support mothers in the postpartum period. Community partners are encouraged to attend as well as physicians, nurses, social workers, and others who work with mothers and infants.
June 8th, 2010
Conference Room 7 & 8
Hendricks Regional Health

June 8-9, 2010
Health Sciences Center, Charleston, WV USA
Promoting a Breastfeeding Culture in West Virginia: Evidence-Based Approach
Sponsored by West Virginia University School of Nursing
Contact: Ilana Chertok
Email: ichertok@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304.293.6518

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

June 8-9, 2010
Health Sciences Center, Charleston, WV USA
Promoting a Breastfeeding Culture in West Virginia: Evidence-Based Approach
Sponsored by West Virginia University School of Nursing
Contact: Ilana Chertok
Email: ichertok@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304.293.6518

The pre-conference on June 9th will focus on breastfeeding and will be brought to you by the Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition. The following 2 day conference will offer a variety of keynote speakers as well as clinical and wellness focused speakers. Some of the topics that will be presented by our very knowledgeable speakers include:

* Nutrition Support
* Nutrition and Aging
* Breastfeeding Hot Topics
* Nutrition Care Process
* Public Policy
* Current Nutrition Trends

Agenda:

Wednesday June 9th

Email or call for details.

At the end of this conference you will be able to:
• Describe ways to improve common hospital practices that can interfere with breastfeeding.
• Describe adverse effects that common caretaking practices have on the newborn.
• Identify successful breastfeeding interventions with the late preterm newborn.
• Discuss breastfeeding advocacy projects and programs.
• Discuss the current breastfeeding recommendations from the A. A. P.

La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLLL
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges

Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario

Registration $160 (before May 14)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE
.

A registration brochure is attached or can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

The 2010 Hartmann & Hale Human Lactation Research Conference is going to be better than ever! To show our appreciation for your registrants, we have lowered the registration fee this year. Before May 17, 2010, the fee is only $300 (last year it was $375). After May 17, 2010, the fee is $350 (last year it was $400).

We have a great lineup of speakers:

Thomas Hale, PhD

Peter Hartmann, PhD

Kerstin Uvnas Moberg, MD, PhD

Carol Wagner, MD

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC

Jacqueline Kent, PhD

Ching Tat Lai, PhD

Jane Deacon, MBBS

Vanessa Sakalidis, BSc

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

The pre-conference on June 9th will focus on breastfeeding and will be brought to you by the Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition. The following 2 day conference will offer a variety of keynote speakers as well as clinical and wellness focused speakers. Some of the topics that will be presented by our very knowledgeable speakers include:

* Nutrition Support
* Nutrition and Aging
* Breastfeeding Hot Topics
* Nutrition Care Process
* Public Policy
* Current Nutrition Trends

Agenda:

Wednesday June 9th

Email or call for details.

At the end of this conference you will be able to:
• Describe ways to improve common hospital practices that can interfere with breastfeeding.
• Describe adverse effects that common caretaking practices have on the newborn.
• Identify successful breastfeeding interventions with the late preterm newborn.
• Discuss breastfeeding advocacy projects and programs.
• Discuss the current breastfeeding recommendations from the A. A. P.

The 2010 Hartmann & Hale Human Lactation Research Conference is going to be better than ever! To show our appreciation for your registrants, we have lowered the registration fee this year. Before May 17, 2010, the fee is only $300 (last year it was $375). After May 17, 2010, the fee is $350 (last year it was $400).

We have a great lineup of speakers:

Thomas Hale, PhD

Peter Hartmann, PhD

Kerstin Uvnas Moberg, MD, PhD

Carol Wagner, MD

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC

Jacqueline Kent, PhD

Ching Tat Lai, PhD

Jane Deacon, MBBS

Vanessa Sakalidis, BSc

Marie Biancuzzo presents.

Prepare for the IBLCE exam in two exciting, information-packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle even the toughest topics with confidence!

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

The pre-conference on June 9th will focus on breastfeeding and will be brought to you by the Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition. The following 2 day conference will offer a variety of keynote speakers as well as clinical and wellness focused speakers. Some of the topics that will be presented by our very knowledgeable speakers include:

* Nutrition Support
* Nutrition and Aging
* Breastfeeding Hot Topics
* Nutrition Care Process
* Public Policy
* Current Nutrition Trends

Agenda:

Wednesday June 9th

The 2010 Hartmann & Hale Human Lactation Research Conference is going to be better than ever! To show our appreciation for your registrants, we have lowered the registration fee this year. Before May 17, 2010, the fee is only $300 (last year it was $375). After May 17, 2010, the fee is $350 (last year it was $400).

We have a great lineup of speakers:

Thomas Hale, PhD

Peter Hartmann, PhD

Kerstin Uvnas Moberg, MD, PhD

Carol Wagner, MD

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC

Jacqueline Kent, PhD

Ching Tat Lai, PhD

Jane Deacon, MBBS

Vanessa Sakalidis, BSc

Marie Biancuzzo presents.

Prepare for the IBLCE exam in two exciting, information-packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle even the toughest topics with confidence!

La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLLL
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges

Friday, June 11, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Best Western Durham Hotel, Oshawa, Ontario

Registration $160 (before May 16)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE
.

A registration brochure is attached or can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

The 2010 Hartmann & Hale Human Lactation Research Conference is going to be better than ever! To show our appreciation for your registrants, we have lowered the registration fee this year. Before May 17, 2010, the fee is only $300 (last year it was $375). After May 17, 2010, the fee is $350 (last year it was $400).

We have a great lineup of speakers:

Thomas Hale, PhD

Peter Hartmann, PhD

Kerstin Uvnas Moberg, MD, PhD

Carol Wagner, MD

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC

Jacqueline Kent, PhD

Ching Tat Lai, PhD

Jane Deacon, MBBS

Vanessa Sakalidis, BSc

This 2-day seminar, Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and participants attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

Did you know that 60% of the exam questions--100 out of 175--require recognition of clinical photos? Marie's Picture Perfect seminar will help you to decode pertinent visual information. By viewing more than 200 clinical images of breastfeeding dyads, you will learn to accurately recognize conditions that may appear on the exam.

Who Should Attend?

This 2-day seminar, Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and participants attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

Featured Speakers: Denise Parker, BA, IBCLC Karen Peters, MBA, RD, IBCLC

White Memorial Medical Center
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Overfeeding in infancy increases the risk for childhood obesity. Why dont parents following our feeding advice? Why do they supplement breastfeeding with formula? Why do they introduce cereal and other foods earlier than we recommend?

Many parents and healthcare providers believe that a quiet, sleeping baby is a good baby and react to the crying and wakeful baby by overfeeding.

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

Goal
By viewing multiple clinical slides and working through real
case scenarios, participants will be able to employ clinical
strategies to help breastfed infants with conditions that often
are unrecognized, untreated, or treated incorrectly.

Objectives
* Recognize how subtle or unusual signs and symptoms can obscure the diagnosis of common clinical conditions in breastfed infants.
* Examine common conditions having signs or symptoms that mimic other common conditions in breastfed infants.

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

Keynote Speaker: Catherine Genna Watson, BS, IBCLC presenting on:
The Non-Latching Infant: The First 48 hours and Beyond and
Red Flags for BF Helpers

Susan Vierczhalek, MD will be presenting: Breastfeeding and Vitamin D
There will also be presentation on the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Bill and recognition presentations.

We expect to offer 3.5 L-CERPS and RD CEU’s.

There will be a $30 Registration Fee.

Registration will be done via EventBrite.

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

This event will provide a unique opportunity for those working and interested in breastfeeding promotion in Scotland to share practice and experiences, to find out how the national strategic direction can support breastfeeding work at a local level, and to meet a wide-range of people working to improve breastfeeding rates in Scotland.

Edinburgh Conference Centre
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

Presentations include:
# Premature infants, how feeding develops.
# Breastfeeding in public spaces: cutlrual challenge and the individual mother.
# Supporting younger mums to breastfeed.
# Parenting through touch: the venefits of babywearing including a sling catwalk.

Hot buffet and refreshments.
Lancaster Hall Hotel, London W2 3EL
Accommodation available at hotel.

Breastfeeding Counselor

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant

Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Breastfeeding Counselor

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant

Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

La Leche League of Texas Bienniel Conference will be held on June 25-27, 2010 at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock Texas. Special guests include LLLI Founder Marion Tompson, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett and Lu Hanessian. For more information contact Shannon Blakely at sblakel@swbell.net.

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

La Leche League of Texas Bienniel Conference will be held on June 25-27, 2010 at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock Texas. Special guests include LLLI Founder Marion Tompson, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett and Lu Hanessian. For more information contact Shannon Blakely at sblakel@swbell.net.

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

La Leche League of Texas Bienniel Conference will be held on June 25-27, 2010 at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock Texas. Special guests include LLLI Founder Marion Tompson, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett and Lu Hanessian. For more information contact Shannon Blakely at sblakel@swbell.net.

'This one-day workshop provides an intensive approach to the basics of breastfeeding promotion and early feeding issues – in the hospital, clinic and community. It is a helpful and effective beginning for education in research-based infant feeding, as well as an excellent update for IBCLCs and others who are interested in applying science to the practice of infant feeding.