Mid-Atlantic

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

Come to learn from experienced lactation consultants the hands-on skills needed for lactation consultant practice. A must for aspiring lactation consultants, a great way to up-grade skills for experienced lactation consultants. Earn 12.5 CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours.
Clinical Skills Workshop
• Positioning and latch-on, baby-led, mother-led
• Test Weights
• Breast exam
• Shells, shields and other devices
• Breast pumps and hand expression
• Alternative feeding methods
• Paced bottle feeding
• Suck assessment
• And lots of case studies!

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

Come to learn from experienced lactation consultants the hands-on skills needed for lactation consultant practice. A must for aspiring lactation consultants, a great way to up-grade skills for experienced lactation consultants. Earn 12.5 CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours.

Clinical Skills Workshop
• Positioning and latch-on, baby-led, mother-led
• Test Weights
• Breast exam
• Shells, shields and other devices
• Breast pumps and hand expression
• Alternative feeding methods
• Paced bottle feeding
• Suck assessment
• And lots of case studies!

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

This two-day conference features Vergie Hughes, RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA who will speak on the following topics:
1. Identifying breasts and nipples that will need intervention
2. Demonstrating and assisting mothers in correct positioning
3. Baby-led latching techniques
3. Assisting with latch-on techniques
4. Assessing stages of readiness to feed
5. Assessing milk transfer from mother to baby
6. Using a breast pump
7. Alternative feeding methods
8. Cultural aspects of breastfeeding
9. Teaching so parents learn