Improving policies and practices to support breastfeeding
Course Description:
This training discusses current breastfeeding rates in the US, and ways to promote increased breastfeeding rates. Specifically, two programs will be highlighted that support women's breastfeeding goals: Baby Friendly Hospitals, and Workplace Policies and Support, including "Babies at Work" programs.
Learning Objectives:
- List strategies for implementing successful maternal and infant programs that will promote exclusive breastfeeding
- Propose workplace policies that can support breastfeeding
- Identify assets and resources available to support the implementation of a baby friendly hospital or a workplace breastfeeding policy
Target Audience: Dietitians, Educators/ Trainers, Nurses, Physicians and Other Clinicians, Healthcare, Lactation Consultants
Duration: 60 minutes
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES; 1.0 CPEU for RDs
