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1 FREE CERP in celebration of “Happy IBCLC Day!”

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happy ibclc dayMarch 4 marks the celebration of Happy IBCLC day! For those of you who don’t know what an IBCLC is – the acronym stands for an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

In efforts to say thank you to all of the IBCLCs out there who have worked tirelessly to help breastfeeding families around the world and to show its gratitude, the GOLD Lactation 2014 Conference is offering access to a FREE presentation titled, “Demystifying Professional Certification Examination Development” presented by by Sara Lake and Rachelle Lessen of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). This presentation is not only free but it gives you the opportunity to earn 1 FREE CERP as well.

Visit the Gold Conferences’ Online Learning Continuing Education page here for access to the FREE presentation. The presentation is 1 hour in length and accessible for 24/7 for 2 weeks. Don’t forget to claim your FREE CERP!

If you’re interested in accessing other presentations offered through the Gold Online Lactation Conference 2014, you can find more information here. Galactablog and all of its followers would like to extend a gracious thank you to the Gold Online Conference this year for providing such an incredible opportunity and access. Thank you!

If you have a Twitter account, don’t forget to tweet #HappyIBCLCday!

 

 

FREE Webcast with 1 FREE L-CERP/CEU: “Supporting Breastfeeding in the Presence of Tongue Tie/Lip Tie”

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Title: “Supporting Breastfeeding in the Presence of Tongue Tie/Lip Tie”

Presenter: Dee Kassing, BS, MLS, IBCLC, RLC

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Time: 08:30 AM – 10:30AM CST

Sponsors: The Illinois Department of Human Services & the Springfield Urban League Community Health Training Center

GOAL: Participants will be able to provide effective breastfeeding support by learning to recognize the symptoms that may indicate the presence of tongue and or lip tie, and describe suggested feeding plans that may help maintain a breastfeeding relationship.   

OBJECTIVES:

Following the webcast teleconference, participants will be able to:

  • List at least three symptoms present in a breastfeeding mother that may indicate the presence of a tongue tie and/or lip tie in her baby.
  • List at least three symptoms present in a breastfeeding baby that may indicate that baby has a tongue tie and/or lip tie.
  • Describe at least two feeding plans that may help to maintain a breastfeeding relationship until a tongue tie and/or lip tie can be released.

Power Point Presentation Handout & Presentation Resources

Click here to access the registration form

Click here to access past webcasts, presentation power point handouts and resources.

Curious about the L-CERP & CEUs? According to the registration form: “In order to receive continuing education credit for IBCLC, RN and RD, you must view the webcast and complete the required evaluation by March 4, 2015 at 11:59PM CST. This webcast meets a portion of the hourly requirement for CLC recertification. You will receive a certificate of completion.”

To view past satellite and webcast teleconference handouts and videos, click here.

If you miss the original view date and would still like to obtain the Certificate of Completion – all you need to do is to complete the broadcast evaluation. Send your request to ccurry@springfieldul.org or rpondexter@springfieldul.org.

 

 

 

Two Free iMothering February Talks Available

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iMothering is offering 2 FREE talks this month – access available until February 28, 2015.

cecily newCecily Harkins talk: “Birth Order.” Click here for access.

“February’s featured TALK is by Cecily Harkins, who has 8 children of her own and 16 grandchildren! This talk, Birth Order, will cover the basic characteristics of each Birth order- First Born or Only, Middle, Last Born.”

 

Lysa-ParkeriMothering always offers a bonus talk every month!

February’s talk features Lysa Parker’s talk: “Empathy: The Key to Creating a Compassionate World.”

Click here for access.

Don’t forget to join iMother’s mailing list so you don’t miss out on announcements and updates of new talks available!

iMothering FREE talk – Baby-led Weaning: The best-kept secret of parenting

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Don’t miss out on this FREE talk – it’s only available until January 31, 2015.

Click here for access to the talk

Click on image – it will take you directly to the talk!

Baby-led Weaning: The best-kept secret of parenting

Directly from iMothering’s website:

Weaning is often understood to mean the cessation of breastfeeding but a more useful definition is one that incorporates the very beginning of that process. My preferred definition is: the gradual transition from full milk feeding (breast or formula) to a diet that contains no breastmilk/formula. This transition starts with the first taste of solid food. Nowadays, solid foods are not recommended for the majority of babies before six months. Babies of this age have a very different skill set from babies of four months, so it is appropriate to look not only at what foods are suitable but also at how those food should be offered.

Normally developing babies of six months can reach out and pick up pieces of food accurately, and get them to their mouth. They are also beginning to be able to bite, chew and swallow effectively – in other words, they are capable of feeding themselves. There is therefore no need for them to be spoon fed or for their food to be pureed. In the same way that newborn babies are capable of feeding themselves from their mother’s breast (and attempts to do it for them commonly lead to problems), we should not be surprised to find that weaning, too, works better if the baby is allowed to control what is going on. This realisation allows a completely different approach to the introduction of solid foods and recognises that, at six months, purees and spoon feeding are, quite simply, irrelevant.

This presentation will show how allowing the baby to remain in charge of his eating as he moves on to solid foods is safe, makes developmental sense, leads to more enjoyable mealtimes for the whole family, and may contribute to a lifetime of good health. 


Don’t forget to join iMothering’s mailing list so you don’t miss out on future talks!

Check out Gill Rapely’s other books:

Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby To Love Good Food

Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods – and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater

The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook: 130 Recipes That Will Help Your Baby Learn to Eat Solid Foods-and That the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Free Webinar: Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team

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As Lactation Specialists (and those aspiring to be), we’re always working in teams – whether it’s a hospital team with physicians, nurses and administrators or a community resource team with infant feeding specialists, nutritionalists, craniosacral therapists, occupational therapists, midwives and doulas, or working as a team with a family to help them meet their breastfeeding goals. In point of fact, being able to work as a team is an important, essential and invaluable skill.

Corexcel is offering a free Webinar titled, “Five Behavors of a Cohesive Team.”

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Corexcel points out that this webinar is, “Based on the best-selling book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and developed in conjunction with its author, Patrick Lencioni, we are excited to introduce Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. This new assessment-based learning model combines Lencioni’s work with the Everything DiSC model to provide teams with actionable, often eye-opening, insights into their team and its individual team members. The model makes it easier to quickly identify problems and address them.”

 

“Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team is designed for intact teams that share responsibility for results. Join us TODAY to see how your team can benefit from this new assessment.”

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Please note: If the registration link doesn’t work for you, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://corexcel.webex.com/corexcel/onstage/g.php?d=668381831&t=a

Free Webinar: Business Case for Breastfeeding

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floridaDo you want to learn how to promote and support breastfeeding-friendly businesses in your community? Do you have businesses contacting you, asking how they can become more breastfeeding-friendly? If so, you may be interested to know that the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is hosting a FREE webinar on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST.

From Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc – Learn about DHHS new platform of tools to use to promote and support employers being breastfeeding friendly. Focus on rejuvenating Florida’s Business Case for Breastfeeding efforts to get more businesses on board with becoming a Breastfeeding Friendly Employer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

FREE 4 Part Webinar Series: “Respectful Care & Support for LGBTQ Clients & Colleagues”

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As lactation specialists and those aspiring to be, it’s essential that we’re trained to offer respectful care, encouragement and support to everyone who needs our help and to be sensitive to individual needs. Check out this FREE 4 part webinar series on providing “Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues.”
Information below taken directly from email webinar announcement:
The International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Centre is pleased to partner with members of the Rainbow Nursing Interest Group to provide an informative webinar series on Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues. This series will consist of 4 interrelated webinars – each session will build and expand on the content contained in the previous sessions. The webinars will be archived following each session.
Part 1 – Introduction to LGBTQ culture and terminology
Jan. 14, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Part 2 – Reflecting on personal attitudes and values
Feb. 4, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Part 3  – Every space a positive space
Feb. 25, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Part 4  – More on supporting trans clients and colleagues
March 25, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Respectful Care and Support for LGBTQ Clients and Colleagues Webinar Series
Participant Objectives:
  • Increased understanding of the historical oppression of LGBTQ people in Canada and its effect on health and wellness
  • Reflection on personal attitudes in order to create increased empathy and sensitivity towards LGBTQ people increased knowledge of LGBTQ culture and history
  • Increased knowledge of inclusive language and terminology
  • Increased clinical knowledge and skills for serving LGBTQ people
  • Increased knowledge about how to make their health care setting a “Positive Space”

The webinar is hosted by the RNAO and RNIG’s Dianne Roedding and Jean Clipsham.

To register for Part 1 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=666906136&t=a

To register for Part 2 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=666056005&t=a

To register for Part 3 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=669907915&t=a

To register for Part 4 of the series: https://rnao.webex.com/rnao/onstage/g.php?d=665139505&t=a

Free Webinar: “Becoming a Lactation Consultant”

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Are you wondering what it takes to become a Lactation Consultant or have questions about the IBCLC exam?

Breastfeeding Outlook is offering a series of FREE 1 hour live webinars that will cover what it takes to qualify for the IBCLC exam. The webinar will also discuss how to maximize your earning potential and how to improve your credibility. Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC will be answering questions live.

Dates & Times

Space is limited for each webinar. All it takes is registering online. Easy peasy. Instructions are emailed to you a few days before the webinar. Take advantage of this free opportunity to get all of your IBCLC-related questions answered.

Gold Lactation Conference offering FREE Presentation on HIV & Breastfeeding

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Gold Lactation Online Conference is offering free access to a presentation given by Pamela Morrison, IBCLC, titled “Back to the Future on HIV and Breastfeeding: The findings that transformed policy.”

“When mothers diagnosed as HIV-positive can receive full antiretroviral therapy for their own health, and when when they exclusively breastfeed to six months and continue partial breastfeeding to 12 months, then the risk of transmission of HIV to their babies can be reduced to between 0-1%.”
~Pamela Morrison, IBCLC

Make sure to check out Gold Lactation Online Conference for upcoming conferences and presentations, news and updates. Online CERPS, L-CERPs, E-CERPs, R-CERPs, CEUs are provided for a fee. 

Students and volunteers get 50% off registration.

Free Webinar: “Talking to your children about things that matter”

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sue finalDuring December 2014, iMothering is offering FREE on-going access to a talk on“Talking to your children about things that matter“ by Sue Jameson. Take advantage of it now before the end of the month.

Sweet-SleepDue to the popularity of La Leche League’s Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family, for a $10 fee, you can have on-going access for 1 month to Sweet Sleep’s co-author Diane Wiessinger’s Sleep TALK.

 

Don’t forget to join iMothering’s mailing list to be kept up to date of the latest webinars offered. New talks begin January 2015 and include the talk “Baby-led Weaning: The best-kept secret of parenting” by Gill Rapley. You can also be kept in the loop by following Galactablog by email to receive the latest notifications and updates.