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Breastfeeding Specialist

We offer training for NICU specialists, inpatient specialists and outpatient specialists.

Registration fee for each class is $225
(See registration information below.)

Neonatal Intensive Care Breastfeeding Specialist

This course prepares Registered Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and other health care personnel to function as a breastfeeding expert in the hospital NICU or SCN. We focus on the skills necessary to assist a mother to initiate a milk supply by pumping, begin breastfeeding in the NICU and continue after discharge to home. An experienced faculty of 10 lactation consultants, neonatologists and dieticians will present this cutting edge information.

May 13-14, 2008

Course highlights

• Benefits of breastmilk for NICU infants
• Initiating and maintaining a breastmilk supply by pumping
• Kangaroo care
• Storing breastmilk
• Fortifying breastmilk and Lacto-engineering
• Initiating breastfeeding
• Sucking, swallowing and breathing
• Anticipatory guidance for discharge
• Follow-up at home
• Post-traumatic stress syndrome in NICU families

Inpatient Breastfeeding Specialist

This course prepares registered nurses and other health care personnel to function as a breastfeeding expert in the hospital inpatient setting. We focus on the clinical skills necessary to assist mothers to initiate breastfeeding and problem solving for common difficulties. The role of hospital policies and procedures in supporting or hindering breastfeeding will also be discussed.

February 20-21, 2008
April 29-30, 2008
July 30-31, 2008
October 21-22, 2008

Course highlights

• Positioning and latch-on
• Frequency and duration of feedings
• Difficult nipples and breasts
• Composition of breastmilk
• Medications in breastmilk
• Engorgement
• Use of a breast pump
• Maternal disease
• Jaundice of the newborn
• Appropriate supplementation
• Cultural aspects of lactation

Outpatient Breastfeeding Specialist

This course prepares lactation consultants, pediatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other health care personnel to handle breastfeeding situations from hospital discharge to weaning. The focus will be on the skills needed to assess and recommend treatment for problem situations. The course faculty of more than ten experienced lactation consultants and pharmacists will provide the latest in research and practice guidelines.

December 3-4, 2008

Course highlights

• Sore nipples
• Slow weight gain and failure to thrive
• Over supply
• Mastitis and other breast disorders
• Reflux
• Thrush
• Colic
• Maintaining breastmilk supply long term
• Nursing the older baby and weaning

Registration

To register, complete this form (.pdf) and mail with your check to:
Inova Learning Network
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042

OR

To register with a credit card, call 703-205-8384

Each 2-day class qualifies for 14 CEUs and CERPs.

For more information, contact the Inova Learning Network at 703-776-3160 or e-mail Candice.sullivan@inova.org.