Lightening Up Lactation April 27, 2009

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Featured Speaker: Carol Schlef, RNC, MSW, IBCLC, LCCE
Program Description
This one day seminar is designed to offer current information and important knowledge and skills for people who help expectant and new mothers. Take a lighter approach to education with the topics provided for you at this seminar. Be educated on pre- and post-natal learning styles and how to be an effective educator to our hormonally affected audience. Learn how to get a new mother's support network to be a help rather than a hindrance, providing enthusiasm and support, increasing chances of breastfeeding success. We'll also discuss learning styles of teens and how to approach, educate and empower them to nurture and breastfeed their infants. Rounding out our discussion we'll try to learn to lighten up the mood around lactation when appropriate, because we can take the topic pretty seriously. Let's have a laugh!

Objectives
Following the didactic presentations, participants will be able to:

List three strategies for implementing effective patient education;

Identify a new mother's support network and determine take home tips for them;

Describe three tactics to encourage teens to consider breastfeeding as their best option; and to

Implement three changes in day-to-day practice to lighten up your approach to teaching.

Faculty

Carol Schlef, RNC, MSW, IBCLC, LCCE

List three strategies for implementing effective patient education.

Identify a new mother's support network and determine take home tips for them.

IBCLC with experience teaching in breastfeeding support groups and prenatal classes.

Founder of Humor, Health and Hugs.

Agenda
9:00 Registration
9:30 Baby Steps: Strategies in Patient Education
10:45 Break
11:00 Recipe for Success: Promoting Positive Breastfeeding in Support Persons
12:15 Lunch
1:15 Boosting Breastfeeding: Timely Tips for Talking to Teens
2:30 Break
2:45 Leave'em Laughing & They'll Love Lactation: The Use of Humor in Breastfeeding Education
4:00 Adjourn

Registration Fees
Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, syllabus, and continuing education credit.
Prior to April 20 $90
On or after Apr 20/at the door: $100

Location & Parking
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is located at 18300 Roscoe Blvd in Northridge. There is a $5 a day fee for parking.

Participant Confirmation
Confirmation by e-mail will be sent to participants providing an e-mail address only. No other confirmation will be sent.

Continuing Education Units
CEU, CPE, CHES and CERP credits will be offered at no additional charge.
Nurses: The Community Perinatal Network is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 6 contact hours of continuing education. CPN's provider number is CEP 14797. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.
Lactation Consultants: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is an approved provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. This course offers 5 L CERPs. CERP application will be submitted.
CHES: The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. designates Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Health Education Administration (LACDPH/HEA) as a provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education (Provider number MEP 2460). Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) may receive up to 5 Category | CECH for this event.
Registered Dietitians maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for their Professional Development Portfolio.

Target Audience
Physicians, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, CPHWs, Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, La Leche League Leaders, Health Educators, Case Managers, Home Visitors, Doulas, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and others interested in supporting families in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding.

Co-sponsored by
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Community Perinatal Network,PHFE, NEVHC & SLAHP WIC Programs

Information / Questions
(213) 596-5776
www.breastfeedla.org


Organized by Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to improving the health and well being of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding.
Babies in arms are welcome at all Task Force events.
www.BreastfeedLA.org

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Ticket Info:  Early Bird, $90.00

Official Website: http://breastfeedla042709-upcoming.eventbrite.com