Featured Speakers:

Susan Aldana, IBCLC
Carole Chacon, CCCE, IBCLC
Terri Gass, RN, IBCLC 

Program Description 

This one day seminar will provide evidence based practices from experienced clinicians on addressing the challenges of supplementation facing mothers.  Formula supplementation is generally associated with a shorter duration of breastfeeding.

We will provide information on community, clinic and hospital practices to address mothers who believe breastfeeding and using formula (doing both) gives their children the best of both worlds. Additional topics to be covered include: mothers who use formula to help them cope with infant behaviors such as crying and waking, mothers who see formula as the normal way to feed babies since that is what they have observed in the media and in their neighborhoods, and mothers who think they do not have enough milk. 

Supplementation for medical indications sometimes undermines a mother’s confidence and/or leads to disappointment and feelings of failure.  We will discuss plans of care for medically indicated supplementation which include: attending to maternal feelings, reasons for supplementation, what to supplement, how to deliver it, how much to give, and how to reduce supplementation and increase direct breastfeeding.

We will have a discussion on the issues of formula supplementation and the employed mother. It will include exploring the reasons for supplementation for both perceived and real milk supply issues, and family and co-worker pressures. Tips for developing a plan of care to support a mother’s decision to use formula and maintain part-time breastfeeding will be highlighted.  

Objectives 

Following the didactic presentations, participants will be able to:

• Identify three questions to respectfully probe a mother’s desire to combine breastfeeding and formula feeding;
• Discuss two infant behaviors that are associated with parental over-feeding behaviors;
• List three medical indications for supplementation; and to
• Describe three factors that influence an employed mother’s decision to supplement with formula.

Faculty

Susan Aldana, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant with experience in WIC, hospitals,  CPSP, peer counselor supervision, and La Leche League

Carole Chacon, CCCE, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, a Baby-Friendly designated hospital

Terri Gass, RN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, a Baby-Friendly designated hospital

Agenda 

 9:00     Registration

 9:30     She says she wants to do “both” – tips and tricks for the community setting

10:45    Break

11:00    Hospital Supplementation – Part 1: Maternal request for formula

12:15    Lunch

 1:15     Hospital Supplementation – Part 2: Medically indicated supplementation

 2:30     Break

 2:45     Employed Mothers and Supplementation

 4:00     Adjourn 

Registration Fees

Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, syllabus, and continuing education credit.

Up to and including Jan 28                                        $90            

On or after Jan 29/at the door:                                 $100           

Location & Parking

St Mary’s Medical Center Health Enhancement Center is located across the street from the main campus at 1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA. The parking structure is north of the building and it's $4 max for the day.  No validations are available at this location.

Participant Confirmation

Confirmation by e-mail will be sent to participants providing an e-mail address only.  No other confirmation will be sent. 

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received one week prior to event date will be granted with a $5 fee.  No refunds after this date.

Continuing Education Units

CEU, CPE, CHES and CERP credits will be offered at no additional charge.

Nurses: The Community Perinatal Network is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 6 contact hours of continuing education. CPN's provider number is CEP 14797. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.

Lactation Consultants: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is an approved provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. This course offers 5 L CERPs. CERP application will be submitted.

CHES: The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. designates Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Health Education Administration (LACDPH/HEA) as a provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education (Provider number MEP 2460). Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) may receive up to 5 Category | CECH for this event.

Registered Dieticians maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for their Professional Development Portfolio.

Target Audience

Physicians, Registered Nurses,  Dieticians, Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, CPHWs, Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, La Leche League Leaders, Health Educators, Case Managers, Home Visitors, Doulas, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, Students and others interested in supporting families in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. 

Co-sponsored by

St Mary’s Medical Center, Community Perinatal Network, PHFE, NEVHC & SLAHP WIC Programs 

Information / Questions

(213) 596-5776  

www.breastfeedla.org