Enhance your communication skills, enabling you to build strong
relationships with clients and caregivers alike. Topics covered
include:
Many of you will work as breastfeeding counselors in challenging
environments. Perhaps the information your clients are given is
not evidence-based, or you see women struggling with a lack of
support from family and friends. During the course you will
explore these challenges and develop skills in building
relationships without compromising your
professionalism or client's wishes.
One of the unique strengths of Childbirth International
training is the focus on reflective practice. In the context of your
training, reflection means looking at choices you have made in the past and
what you have learnt from those, and how they apply to your work as a
breastfeeding counselor. The student manuals walk you through reflective practice and you
will learn how to apply the Childbirth International model of reflective
practice. Your trainer will provide you with feedback and support on
improving these reflective skills.
Read students comments about the communication topics
Gain a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of
lactation. Topics covered include:
-
physiology of
lactation
-
positioning
and latching
-
early weeks
of breastfeeding
-
common
breastfeeding problems
-
illness in
the baby and mother
-
breastfeeding
in special circumstances
-
medications
and toxins
-
infant growth
and development
-
equipment and
supplies
All student materials are focused on evidence-based care. Evidence-based means medical practice that is based
on research. The opinions and thoughts of
experts on lactation
are referred to throughout your student manuals - it is
important to hear the views of others in the field to build your
own knowledge base.
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Breastfeeding Counseling Skills |
Develop your hands-on skills as a Breastfeeding Counselor, enabling you to provide the best
care possible, and identify strategies for establishing and developing your
business. Topics covered include:
-
becoming a
birth and parenting professional
-
marketing and
building your business
-
recognizing
perspectives on birth and parenting
-
the formula
industry and the WHO code
-
ethical
issues
-
teaching
breastfeeding
-
parenting and
breastfeeding
-
working
towards IBCLE certification
-
working as a
breastfeeding counselor
Childbirth International is the only training organization to
have developed models and tools that can be used in your work as a
Breastfeeding Counselor. Many birth professionals become frustrated when clients make choices
that are inconsistent with what they have said they would like. The strong focus on understanding perspective is a core component of
the Childbirth International training programs. You will learn how to
use these models and tools to enhance your relationships with clients and
increase your enjoyment in your work.
