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Wednesday, November 12 |
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
What Every Physician Needs to Know Part I
Are you looking to enhance your clinical skills and bridge the gaps in your breastfeeding education? What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding 1 is a comprehensive full-day course designed to empower healthcare providers with the critical knowledge and practical tools to effectively support breastfeeding families.
Despite its importance, many healthcare professionals report limited training in breastfeeding management during their education. This course fills that gap by offering evidence-based insights and hands-on clinical problem-solving techniques. Through didactic presentations and engaging audiovisual aids, you’ll gain a solid foundation in breastfeeding support, from understanding anatomy and physiology to mastering the complexities of clinical management.
Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, pediatrics, and neonatology, this course delivers content rooted in the latest research and guidelines. You’ll explore the evidence-based protocols published by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, alongside critical recommendations from ACOG, AAFP, AAP, and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative’s “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.”
Key Topics Include:
- The importance of breastfeeding and the risks associated with not breastfeeding, including equity considerations.
- Anatomy & physiology of breastfeeding and prenatal education.
- Management strategies during labor, delivery, and the first week postpartum.
- Techniques for position, latch, and instinctive feeding behaviors.
- And more!
Since 2001, this course has been a cornerstone of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Annual International Conference, updated each year to reflect the latest evidence and recommendations.
Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for physicians, medical students, residents, fellows, and all members of the healthcare team, particularly those who directly interact with breastfeeding families. Join us to gain the confidence and competence needed to support your patients through every stage of their breastfeeding journey.
Now Baby-Friendly Compliant!
What Every Physician Needs to Know Part I meets all Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) knowledge-based performance indicators as set by WHO/UNICEF — making it an essential course for physicians and healthcare professionals supporting breastfeeding families.
Fee: $195 ABM Members | $295 Non-members | $90 ABM Student Members | $180 Student Non-Members
Thursday, November 13 |
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
What Every Physician Needs to Know II
Building on the foundational knowledge from What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding I, this advanced full-day course is designed for healthcare providers ready to deepen their expertise in breastfeeding management. To ensure a seamless learning experience, participation in Part 1 is a prerequisite for this course.
What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding II takes your skills to the next level by exploring complex and specialized topics. This course offers an in-depth look at the unique challenges of breastfeeding mothers and their infants and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to address them.
Through interactive case study-based sessions led by seasoned physicians across various specialties, you’ll engage with the latest research and clinical protocols, refining your approach to breastfeeding support. Whether you’re managing cases involving low-tone babies or navigating the intricacies of breastfeeding for mothers with autoimmune diseases, this course equips you with the tools to deliver exceptional care.
Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who have completed Part I and are looking to enhance their expertise further. It’s perfect for physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals directly involved in breastfeeding support and management.
Fee: $210 ABM Members | $310 Non-members | $130 ABM Student Members | $230 Student Non-Members