New Educational Classes for Professionals
The Numbers Behind the Art of Infant Feeding Workshop for Perinatal Professionals
Sunday January 26, 2025
11am - 1pm
Location: King of Prussia Doulas
2000 Valley Forge Road, Suite 121, King of Prussia, PA
Cost: $40
2 L CERP's approved by IBLCE and included with workshop
Light refreshments provided
The Numbers Behind the Art of Newborn and Infant Feeding
If you have ever wondered how much milk a baby needs....this is the workshop for you! Understanding the numbers around how much milk your client is making and how much milk the baby needs is the foundation of being able to create appropriate care plans. We will also address exclusive pumping numbers - managing or avoiding over supply, understanding low supply.
Overview:
This workshop will delve into the intricacies of infant feeding patterns and intake volumes, providing essential knowledge for healthcare professionals. We will explore various feeding patterns, milk volume requirements, and strategies for ensuring optimal growth and development. Assessing milk supply volumes and recognizing the intake demand of newborns and infants enables professionals to offer effective guidance and develop comprehensive care plans for families.
Key Topics:
- Daily newborn/infant volume requirements by age, per feed, per day
- Explore feeding frequency patterns
- Discuss duration of each feeding
- How to assess milk supply
- Understanding supplement volumes when needed
- How to help families manage low supply and supplementing
- How often to pump
- Pump settings
- Techniques for controlling over supply
- Techniques for avoiding over supply
- How to navigate and maximize low supply
