Baby Friendly Initiative – Breastfeeding Essentials Course | Southport

This 6-hour in-person course provides information and hands on skills to enhance the healthcare providers knowledge of breast/chest feeding to assist the patient to attain their infant needing goals. Topics include:

• Communication and Informed Decision Making
• Starting Things Off Right
• Alternative Feeding Methods
• Breast/Chest-feeding Common Issues

Who should attend:  Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Obstetrical Nurses

Pre-requisite: Completion of the Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials Course or the Alberta Health Services 20-hour Breastfeeding Course

NOTE:

• Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
• No registration fee for this session.
• Participants will be responsible for their own lunch/snacks/refreshments.
• Registration is open until (1) week prior to the session.

Held in Southport Office – East Boardroom