Breastfeeding Support Skills for Doulas and Birth Workers

512 South Brea Boulevard,Brea CA 92821

11 January, 2022

Description

Learn how to support parents and babies breast- or chestfeed. What is this training? Four hours of evidence-based, practical information about how to support parents and babies through the breast- and chestfeeding journey. Who is this training for? Appropriate for birth and postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, nannies, childbirth educators, and others supporting families with infant feeding. A certificate of completion will be provided. What will we learn? Topics covered: Benefits of breastfeeding for parent and babyHow to make enough breastmilkHow to manage sore nipples, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitisWhen and how to start pumpingHow to use bottles without compromising breastfeedingWhat parents need to know about formula choiceWhat breastfeeding devices are useful in which situationsHow to protect mother's supply when establishing a schedule or sleep trainingWhen to refer to a lactation consultant or a doctorWho is teaching this class? From your instructor, Réka Morvay, IBCLC: Hi! I am an International Board Certified Lactation consultant, working both in-patient and out-patient at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and in private practice at OC Lactation Consultant. I am also a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and one-time home birth midwifery student. I have a Masters degree in Psychology from Cornell University, and I'm actually a trained therapist. I list these things because I think it will give you a good idea of how I approach breastfeeding: grounded in scientific evidence, but always aware of and sensitive to each family's unique physical and emotional situation, needs and goals. I love teaching, and have been teaching this particular class to my doula colleagues for 10 years. I've taught breastfeeding to all levels of practice: to parents, to doulas, to registered nurses, to physicians, to lactation educators, and to lactation consultant students. I also write curricula for fun. :) Because I'm a geek. PLEASE READ CAREFULLYREQUIREMENTS for attending this training: You will be required to show proof of vaccination at the time of registrationOR You will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test the day before or the day of the class You will be required to wear a face mask appropriatelyIf you fall ill between the time you register and the start of the class, or your Covid test is positive, you CANNOT attend the training, and you will be reimbursed 100%SAFETY MEASURES ON SITE: Yoga studio is well-ventilated on 2 sides. Doors will be propped open to encourage air circulation.Yoga studio is equipped with an air filter which will be in operation during the trainingHand sanitizers will be available on site