Fair enough,Norma.  Another Lactnetter whose opinion I greatly respect was
underwhelmed too.  HOWEVER:   No one class is perfect. But this one also has
valid sections about BF support (look at the case studies ...) and is the
only resource I know of offering a module for BFHI (this isn't the full
course required to become BFHI .... but at least exposes folks to the
concept).   AND it is not associated with a commercial entity.  Just last
month my local USLCA chapter was agonizing about nurses who feel like they
"must" go to a local Abbott-funded education offering "because it is free."
 Well ... here is a viable alternative.  I'd say whatever you're getting UVA
is gonna be a darn sight better than from a formula company.


On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Norma Ritter <
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> I registered to take the course Liz mentioned,
> http://www.breastfeedingtraining.org/
> "This Breastfeeding Training Course will provide health professionals with
> detailed information regarding the theory and practice of lactation
> management."
>
> Sorry, I would NOT recommend it. I took two of the courses, one on
> positioning and latch, and one on maintenance. Here are my comments:
>
> Latch and Positioning:
> 2. Photo shows hand on back of baby's head, and a symmetrical, shallow
> latch
> 3. Ditto for pics of cross cradle and football holds
> The cradle hold had VERY shallow altch - baby's nose buried in breast and
> chin not touching
> 4. And guess what, the text on this page SAYS "Avoid pushing on infant’s
> head. Support infant firmly behind shoulders and back."
>
> Maintenance:
> 2. In the photo, - shallow symmetrical latch, mother leaning over baby
> 3: There is no indication of the minimum # of wets and poops to expect in
> the first week
> 6. Hand expression pics - fingers are clearly pushing towards nipple
> 8. Weaning - no info on natural weaning
> 9. Contraception methods does not mention that IUDs may contain hormones,
> and that progesterone-only pills often lower milk production.
> 11. Smoking - does not mention that if mothers smoke, they should do so
> after nursing, and NOT sleep in same bed as baby
>
> Very disappointing :(
>
> Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC
> Breastfeeding Matters in the Capital Region
> www.NormaRitter.com
> Join us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and
> views:
> http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFB
>
>


-- 
Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA
Wyndmoor, PA, USA

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