South-West

Sponsored by Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Houssels Auditorium
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806
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Experience the land of natural wonder.
Visit 4 Ports. Unpack Once.
A roundtrip cruise from Seattle, Washington August 20, 2010 to August 27, 2010
Juneau, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska Victoria, British Columbia
Cruising the Inside Passage
Outside Cabins including meals from $700 per person, double occupancy (plus port fees and taxes—subject to availability! Best prices if booked by March 20, 2010)
HEALTHY CHILDREN PROJECT’S Center for Breastfeeding

FACULTY

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Check website for updated information.

http://www.breastfeedla.org/events/upcoming.htm

More information to come.

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD

Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime

Check website for updated details.

http://www.breastfeedla.org/events/upcoming.htm

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.