New York

La Leche League of Manhattan East is pleased to host:

"Safeguarding Baby's First Habitat: A Day with Dr. Nils Bergman."

Friday June 8th 2012

at the very lovely

The New York Open Center
22 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016

This research and competency based lactation management training provides

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Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
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Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
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Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
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Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
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How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
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Take the 20 Hour Course over 3 days. This basic course fulfills
the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this course was developed with support from the US Department of Health and Human Services to support the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

This comprehensive, practical, evidence-based, breastfeeding management course includes improving skills, theoretical foundations and competency verification. Technical issues are explored within the context of counseling the mother in the hospital and in public health and community settings. This course prepares participants for professional work helping mothers and babies: this program trains participants how to gain insight into clients’ problems, with a strong focus on counseling skills.

Take the 20 Hour Course over 3 days. This basic course fulfills
the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with
mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in
support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this
course was developed with support from the US Department
of Health and Human Services to support the US Baby-Friendly
Hospital Initiative.