Supporting and Encouraging Breastfeeding

Description

Young pregnant women are flooded with information about the benefits of breast-feeding, and programs supporting them expect staff to promote breast-feeding. This training provides an approach and effective strategies for staff to employ as they encourage parent-child bonding and breast-feeding initiation.

Location Ounce Institute
33 W Monroe
Ste 2400
Chicago, IL 60603
Date 11/12/2015 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Check in 9:15 AM)
Sponsor Ounce of Prevention Fund
Trainer Pamela King & Michele Jackson-Brown
Contact Yaya C. Torres (312) 453-1832 ytorres@ounceofprevention.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Working with Families
Cost Please contact us for more information.
Status Closed