BirthWell Partners Breastfeeding Training:
Encouraging and Supporting Breastfeeding When it’s Not the Norm

WHEN: Monday February 13th, 5:30-8:30pm
WHERE: The Crisis Center, Suite 501
3600 8th Ave. South
Birmingham, AL 35222
COST: $30

Presented by Dalia Abrams, M.A., M.P.H., CD(DONA), LCCE, CLC

This three hour training will meet DONA‘s breastfeeding class requirement (item # 5 here) for birth doula certification. It will also count as three points toward the 15 contact hours needed for DONA recertification. 3.5 Nursing CEUs applied for.

This training will present the Trans-Theoretical Model of Change as a framework for addressing barriers to breastfeeding, maximizing influence to promote breastfeeding and for supporting continued breastfeeding success.

Trans-Theoretical Model of Change

Participants will learn how to:
-provide information about breastfeeding using effective language
-encourage mothers to shift their decisional balance toward breastfeeding
-teach skills to get breastfeeding off to a good start
-identify support for initiation and for continued success
-identify an effective latch and feeding pattern
-provide anticipatory guidance and support

Who should take this class? Birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth educators, LaLeche League Leaders, lactation specialists, ICAN leaders, and anyone who works to support new mothers.

To register, mail your $30 payment and information to:
BirthWell Partners
3008 Clairmont Ave.
Birmingham, AL 35205

Or download this registration, complete and send it in with your payment.