Providing the Keys to Breastfeeding Success

Sample 3 Day Program
Select from the following topics 
to develop a customized program 
for your staff

bullet Does breastfeeding make a difference? 
bullet Advantages for the infant, mother, family, community
bullet What about bottle feeding? 
bullet Advantages for infant, mother, family, community
bullet Addressing the issues to allow breastfeeding to succeed for mothers and infants 
bullet Anatomy and physiology of lactation 
bullet Anatomy of the breast (external)
bullet Anatomy of the breast (internal)
bullet Hormonal control of lactation
bullet Doing a breast exam
bullet Getting it right from the start 
bullet Positioning
bullet Latch-on
bullet Physiology of suck
bullet Timing of feeds
bullet Composition of breastmilk 
bullet Nutritional significance
bullet Immunological significance
bullet Nutrition during lactation 
bullet Working through the problems
bullet Maternal issues 
bullet Engorgement and mastitis
bullet Low milk supply
bullet Working mothers
bullet Breastfeeding multiples
bullet Drugs and breastfeeding
bullet Communicable disease
bullet Maternal disease
bullet Breast surgery
bullet Maternal surgery
bullet Sexuality and the breastfeeding couple
bullet Infant issues 
bullet Anatomical defects
bullet Jaundice
bullet Prematurity
bullet Prevention of allergies by breastfeeding
bullet Slow to gain infants
bullet Resolving sucking problems
bullet Developing a plan of care 
bullet Breast pumps ½ hour
bullet Demonstration Fair 
bullet Feeding tube device
bullet Finger feeding
bullet Cup feeding
bullet Complimentary feeding at the breast
bullet Suck evaluation
bullet Haberman feeder, shells, shields
bullet Correct use of a bottle nipple
bullet Cultural aspects of breastfeeding 
bullet Variations based on ethnic group
bullet Variations based on age
bullet Statistics and trends in breastfeeding 
bullet Teaching about breastfeeding 
bullet Decisions about feeding method
bullet Addressing misconceptions
bullet Effective teaching methods
bullet Anticipatory guidance vs just-in-time learning
bullet Learner involvement
bullet Choosing teaching aids
bullet Rating your audio-visual materials
bullet Developing your team 
bullet Your Community Breastfeeding Committee
bullet Panel discussion of community involvement
bullet Becoming a Breastfeeding-Friendly Community
bullet Opportunities lost, opportunities found 

Total possible teaching hours 19.5  (3 days)

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