[English] CAPPA Canada Lactation Education Workshop

This course is derived from the principles of the 20 Hour WHO/UNICEF Lactation Management Course, which defines and examines the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in Canada and Internationally as it promotes, protects and supports breastfeeding.  Pre-workshop study will cover this aspect of the course. Understanding BFHI will be a helpful pre-requisite for taking this course.

Workshop will include latest scientific data and research related to anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding, Kangaroo Mother Care, the benefits of Skin to Skin, Baby Led latching and the baby’s role in breastfeeding. As well participants will be encouraged to learn a new way of latching that makes breastfeeding much easier and fun from the start.  Participants will explore the concept that effective lactation education must include more than simply teaching the basics of position and latch.

Knowing what to teach about lactation is as important as knowing how to teach parents-to-be about breastfeeding and how to support them in the best way possible.  Therefore, participants will be encouraged to implement teaching and counseling strategies. Adult learning principles, group discussion, counseling skills, and a variety of videos and visual aids will be used to explore best practice, practical and up to date information about breastfeeding.

Who should attend: This workshop is valuable for professionals such as Doctors, Midwives, Registered Nurses, Doulas, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Massage therapist, or mothers giving peer support etc. and especially those who may want to pursue a career as a Certified Lactation Educator.