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Breastfeeding

A Medication Guide for Breastfeeding Moms: Learning to Use the Resource

Peer counselors have been provided with a copy of Dr. Hale's book A Medication Guide for Breastfeeding Moms. This class is designed to assist the peer counselor in using this book to provide information to breastfeeding mothers. Bring your book to class.

No materials needed.

Anatomy of the Breastfeeding Process

Anatomy and physiology of the breast will provide the student with information about breast structure, the influence of hormones on the breast, and how both relate to breastfeeding. Provides information to help a mother improve her milk transfer and thus her milk volume. The student will have information to help identify mothers at risk for breastfeeding-related difficulties.

No materials needed.

Benefits of Breastfeeding — Why Should We Teach Mothers to Breastfeed?

Informs listeners about components of breastmilk and their functions. The advantages of breastfeeding an infant are discussed. Mothers need this information to make the best choice for their babies.

Continuing Education Materials

    Recommended Related Brochures
  • Colostrum — stock no. 13-06-11549
  • Breastfeeding: The Best Choice — stock no. 13-184, in English. Also offered in Spanish and Vietnamese.

No materials needed.

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Breastfeeding: Fact or Myth?

Test your breastfeeding knowledge during this class to see if you know what is fact and what is not. Over the years many myths continue to be shared as fact. Are you guilty of sharing what is not a fact?

No materials needed.

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module — Part 1

Discusses information that includes: promoting breastfeeding, breast anatomy and physiology, the stages of human milk, human milk production and its components, positioning, latch-on, and how to tell if baby is getting enough. This IDL session will cover Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module.

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module — Part 2

Discusses information that includes: Infant Concerns About Breastfeeding, Mother Concerns About Breastfeeding, Nursing the Older Infant, Medications in Mother’s Milk, Nutrition, and Contraception. This IDL session will cover Parts 4 and 5 of the Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module.

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module — Part 3

Discusses information that includes: Infant Concerns About Breastfeeding, Mother Concerns About Breastfeeding, Nursing the Older Infant, Medications in Mother’s Milk, Nutrition, and Contraception. This IDL session will cover Parts 4 and 5 of the Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Module.

 

Breastfeeding the Older Baby and Weaning

Course will cover breastfeeding as the infant goes through developmental changes. Approaches to weaning and types of weaning are also discussed.

    Material Needed
  • Weaning from the Breast — stock no. 13-06-11236

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Case Studies

Case studies are stories with an educational message. This class covers common problems breastfeeding mothers encounter. The participant will be able to interact and problem-solve with the instructor and other participants throughout the state.

No materials needed.

Common Breast Complications Associated with Breastfeeding

This class will help the student become familiar with common problems associated with breastfeeding, who can then help the mother manage and overcome the complications or know when to refer to an appropriate breastfeeding helper or health-care provider.

Contraception and Breastfeeding

Discussion of types of birth control and the impact they have on successful breastfeeding.

    Material Needed

  • Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
  • Breastfeeding and Family Planning — stock no. 13-101

Counseling the Mother of the Premature Baby — Part 1

First in a series of Counseling the Mother of the Premature Infant based on Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby by Gwen Gotsch, (which was purchased for every local agency), Your Premature Baby the First Seven Years by Nikki Bradford, and Breastfeeding Special Care Babies by Sandra Lang.

Will introduce the equipment and terminology used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NCIU) that their clients may be dealing with in addition to having a premature baby.

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Counseling the Mother of the Premature Baby — Part 2

Second in a series of Counseling the Mother of the Premature Infant based on Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby by Gwen Gotsch, (which was purchased for every local agency), Your Premature Baby the First Seven Years by Nikki Bradford, and Breastfeeding Special Care Babies by Sandra Lang.

Learn the advantages in breastfeeding the premature baby, the characteristics and expectations of the preterm, and how to help a mom get the most out of pumping long term.

Counseling the Mother of a Premature Baby — Part 3

Third in a series of Counseling the Mother of the Premature Infant based on Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby by Gwen Gotsch, (which was purchased for every local agency), Your Premature Baby the First Seven Years by Nikki Bradford, and Breastfeeding Special Care Babies by Sandra Lang.

Learn how to help a mother transition her premature baby to the breast and finally, going home.

No materials needed.

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Hot Tips for Peer Counselors

The September 26, 2007 class, 'Spice It Up! Hot Tips for Peer Counselors will be a repeat of the session previously presented May 15.  Topics to be presented and discussed will include counseling teens and partnering with schools, using Foxfire reports to reach pregnant moms, incorporating peer counseling into clinic flow during certification, and using Mom's Place Breastfeeding Resource Center.  Peer counselor Lauren Reyes from the Austin/Travis County WIC Program will be the guest speaker. 

No materials needed.

How to Help the Mom of a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome

Discuss effective ways to help the mother and infant overcome their breastfeeding limitations through a case study using the “Eight Level Lactation Consulting Process”.

No materials needed.

Is Mom Producing Enough Milk?

Why do breatfeeding moms think they don't have enough milk? In the clinics, the number one concern of most breastfeeding moms is how to tell if they are producing enough milk. This class will illustrate methods and procedures for teaching moms how to tell if their infant is getting enough breastmilk. It will also train staff on how they can determine if the mom has a milk supply problem and what to do about it.

No materials needed.

Latch-On and Positioning, Using Asymmetrical Latch

Describes proper positioning of the mother and baby to achieve a good latch-on. The participant will be able to identify signs of a good and bad latch.

Continuing Education Materials

No materials needed.

Low Milk Supply

Course will increase knowledge of the factors contributing to a low milk supply.

    Material Needed
  • How Do I Know if I Am Making Enough Milk — stock no. 13-06-12038

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Medication and Lactation

This course will aid the WIC staff in determining whether a medication is compatible with breastfeeding. The staff will use the book Medications and Mother’s Milk by Dr. Thomas Hale to evaluate medications.

Continuing Education Materials

    Material Needed
  • Medications and Mother’s Milk book

Nipple Shields and Supplemental Nursing Systems

This course will identify breastfeeding aids that are allowable expenses. It will go over how and when to use these aids to protect and encourage the breastfeeding relationship. It will cover nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, etc.

No materials needed.

Nursing More Than One

Will I be able to make enough milk for more than one baby? Learn some helpful tips for educating mothers of multiples to successfully breastfeed their babies. This class will use the pamphlet Nursing More Than One (Stock number 13-06-11289 ).

No materials needed.

Peer Counselor Program Management — Completing the FY2008 Funding Request and FY2007 Survey Online

 

No materials needed.

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Peer Counselor Program Management — Overview of New USDA Curriculum for Peer Counselors

USDA contracted with Best Start to develop a national curriculum called Using Loving Support to Implement Best Practices in Peer Counseling. New materials and resources from USDA for peer-counselor training and program management will be introduced. Breastfeeding coordinators and peer-counselor trainers are the target audience for this session.

No materials needed.

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Peer Counselor Program Management — Recruiting Peer Counselors

Who are peer counselors? What do we look for when we recruit? How do we recruit peer counselors who will stay? What are some clever recruiting techniques that have worked for other agencies? This informative session is not just for breastfeeding coordinators; everybody on the team should attend and help recruit peer counselors.

No materials needed.

Peer Counselor Program Management — Retention of Peer Counselors

Class explores key aspects of successfully integrating peer counselors into the culture of a WIC clinic. Discussion touches on many issues that impact the retention of peer counselors and provides examples of how local agencies have met these challenges. A variety of specific examples leading to success are provided.

No materials needed.

Promoting Breastfeeding

This course will give you ideas on how to use your WIC breastfeeding dollars to increase breastfeeding rates. It will highlight what some clinics have done to support breastfeeding moms and encourage the continuation of breastfeeding.

No materials needed.

Skin to Skin

Skin to skin is more than just snuggling with your baby. This technique benefits both the infant and mother. In this session you will learn the benefits and see the technique, for you to share with all mothers.

No materials needed.

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Sleepy Baby

Teaches the student about factors contributing to sleepiness, how to identify hunger cues, waking techniques, signs of milk transfer, and when to refer to a health-care provider.

Spice it Up! Hot Tips for Breastfeeding Promotion

Learn about hot tips and techniques for spicing up breastfeeding promotion efforts at your agency. See how the attitude of a serrano, the enthusiasm of a chile, and the sauciness of a tomatillo, can blend for just the picante you need to pepper up your breastfeeding rates. This hour will not only challenge WIC staff to implement best practices that will insure moms warm up to the idea of breastfeeding during their clinic visits, but also provide tips for stirring up support from your community partners.

No materials needed.

Telephone Counseling: What do you Say After You Say "Hello"?

Utilize active listening for solving breastfeeding puzzles over the phone. Learn to collect information, identify the pertinent parts, and attempt to solve the mystery.

Texas WIC Breast Pump Program 1 — Issuance, Inventory, and Storage of Breast Pumps

The student will learn how to use the inventory forms provided by the Department of State Health Services.

Texas WIC Breast Pump Program 2 — Hollister Breast Pump Basics: Use, Assembly, and Cleaning

The student will learn the differences between manual and electric pumps; identify the basic parts of the Hollister kit required for breastmilk collection; demonstrate the assembly of the Hollister collection kit with the Hollister Elite and Purely Yours breast pumps; list the most common cause of breast-pump failure; list breastmilk-storage guidelines; and properly clean the Hollister Elite loaner breast pump.

    Handouts
  • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk — stock no. 13-206
  • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk  (Spanish) — stock no. 13-206A

To order the Hand Expression handouts, you must use Form AG-30.

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Texas WIC Breast Pump Program 3 — Medela Breast Pump Basics: Use, Assembly, and Cleaning

The student will identify the basic parts of the Medela Manual / Spring Express, Harmony, and Little Hearts pumps required for breastmilk collection; demonstrate the assembly of the Medela Manual / Spring Express, Harmony, and Little Hearts breast pumps; list the most common cause of breast-pump failure; list breastmilk storage guidelines; and proper cleaning of the Medela Manual / Spring Express, Harmony, and Little Hearts breast pumps.
    Handouts
  • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk — stock no. 13-206
  • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk (Spanish) — stock no. 13-206A

To order the Hand Expression handouts, you must use Form AG-30.

Texas WIC Breast Pump Program 4 — When Moms Can’t Make It Work

The student will learn how to troubleshoot and solve problems when a mom needs technical assistance with Texas WIC breast pumps.

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Texas WIC Breast Pump Program 6 — How to Help Moms Maintain Their Milk Supply When Returning to Work

The student will feel more confident counseling mothers returning to work on maintaining their milk supply through pumping, breastmilk storage guidelines, day-care options, and communicating their desire to continue breastfeeding to their employer.

    Material Needed:
  • PowerPoint handout (387, PDF) viewing information
  • Handouts to use in association with Texas Breast Pump Program 6 available online at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/bf/bfpublic.shtm
    • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk — stock no. 13-206
    • Hand Expression and Storage of Milk (Spanish) — stock no. 13-206A
    • Tips for Caring for Your Breastfed Baby in Day Care (English/Spanish) — stock no. 13-28
    • Become a Mother Friendly Worksite — stock no. 13-58
    • Become a Mother Friendly Worksite (Spanish) — stock no. stock no. 13-58A
    • Pumping in Progress: Do Not Disturb! door hanger — 13-69
    • Pumping in Progress: Do Not Disturb! door hanger (Spanish) — 13-69A
    • Breastfeeding and Working Works for Me! — stock no.13-06-11496
    • Breastfeeding and Working Works for Me! (Spanish) — stock no.13-06-11496

The Comfortable Latch: A Guide to Successful Breastfeeding

This is a review of the new group lesson, "The Comfortable Latch: A Guide to Successful Breastfeeding." The lesson and audiovisual is designed to teach pregnant and breastfeeding women the techniques of chin-led latch and nipple self-assessment. The lesson and audiovisual was mailed to all local agencies in September 2006.

No materials needed.

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Last Updated September 18, 2007

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