Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Management
Aim:
To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and support breastfeeding and meet the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative breastfeeding education requirements.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the health benefits of breastfeeding and its implications for public health
Have gained the knowledge and skills to implement the BFI best practice standards in their workplace
Have gained insight into the effects of psychological, social, cultural and organisational factors on breastfeeding practice
Have developed the clinical skills necessary to support women to initiate and maintain breastfeeding and resolve breastfeeding difficulties.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed primarily at NHS staff who have contact with pregnant women and post-natal mothers. However, we welcome applications from anyone with an interest in promoting and supporting breastfeeding.
Duration: 2 days with a follow-up half day one month later
Contact: Karen Stirling Training Administrator
Tel: 6488 External: 01592 226488
Email: karenstirling@nhs.net