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Basics of Lactation Management

Online Webcast Self Learning Modules

Woman at computerListen to the instructor while you view the powerpoint slides. Just like attending the lecture in person but you can review at your leisure anything that you missed the first time around. All courses provide 12 months of access from date of purchase. These online self learning modules are presented by Vergie Hughes RN, MS, IBCLC, FILCA, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience. They provide the basics of lactation management for those with little previous experience or training as a breastfeeding counselor. All online training courses provide 12 months of access from date of purchase.

Reviewed in the Journal of Human Lactation:

"A wealth of information..." "...concise and well written"
"The Alternative Feeding Methods chapter covers a topic that is often hard to find..."

Courses
Basics of Lactation
Management Training
Basics of Lactation Management
Training Complete
Starting Out Successfully
Overcoming Breastfeeding Difficulties
Breast Pumps and Breastmilk Storage
Breastfeeding the Premature Infant
Alternative Feeding Methods
Talking to Mothers
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4.5 Nursing Contact Hours & 4.5 L-CERPs
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Chapter I - Starting Out Successfully

Reviews the 4 most common positions for breast-feeding, correct latch-on and the importance of timing of feedings. Covers all the information you need to get mothers off to a good start in breastfeeding.


Chapter II - Overcoming Breastfeeding Difficulties

Describes common breastfeeding problems, their causes, and suggested remedies.


Chapter III - Breast Pumps and Breastmilk Storage

Discusses the various types of breast pumps available and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Also describes hand expression. Freezing, thawing, and storage of breastmilk are included.


Chapter IV - Breastfeeding the Premature Infant

Guidance for those instructing mothers of premature infants how to establish a milk supply, determine readiness for breastfeeding, transition the baby to the breast and prepare for home care.


Chapter V - Alternative Feeding Methods

Alternatives when babies temporarily cannot breastfeed. Includes determining when extra feedings are needed, cup and spoon feeding, finger feeding, and complementary feeding at the breast.


Chapter VI - Talking to Mothers

Effective communication methods whether you are counseling a mother to choose to breastfeed or instructing her in the first few critical days on initiating lactation

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