Li-024204 MWHC Baby Friendly 8-Hour Didactic
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Type
Live
Credit
No
Description
This 8-hour course will provide learners with information related to the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ... show more
Objectives
- •Demonstrate the ability to identify the hallmarks of milk transfer and optimal breastfeeding.
- •Describe management techniques for breast and nipple problems.
- •Discuss contraindications to breastfeeding in the United States as well as commonly encountered areas of concern for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
- •Discuss hospital birth policies and procedures that support exclusive breastfeeding.
- •Discuss hospital postpartum management policies and procedures that support exclusive breastfeeding.
- •Discuss methods that may increase milk production in a variety of circumstances.
- •Identify acceptable medical reasons for supplementation of breast fed babies according to national and international authorities.
- •Identify barriers and solutions to implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding that comprise the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
- •Identify teaching points to include when educating or counseling parents who are using bottles and/or formula.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Siobhan Ryan
siobhan.a.ryan@medstar.net
Activity Coordinators
Cassandra Graziano Cassandra.L.Graziano@medstar.net
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center