Open to both PALS Members and Non-Members! All are welcome!
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Location:
Great Starts/Parent Trust
2200 Rainier Ave So.
Seattle, WA
(on the corner of Walker and Rainier Ave So. and just kitty corner from the 2100 building)
This course is designed to build on the breastfeeding information and skills provided in one’s initial doula training.
Topics covered will include:
- The first latch: the doula’s role in more detail
- Baby-led latching- why is it important that babies lead the way?
- Updates about breast anatomy & latch
- Emotions of breastfeeding- prenatal to postpartum
- Panel of breastfeeding moms/babes
- Case studies illustrating the role of the doula
- Hand expression- why, when and how
- Nipple shields, feeding tubes and bottles, oh my!
- When to refer and resources
Instructor: Alissa Wehrman, CD (PALS), CD(DONA), CLE
Cost: $45 PALS members, $55 non-members
Please contact Jennifer, PALS Doulas Office Manager for further information or questions.