Breastfeeding Basics

Breastfeeding Basics training provides didactic and hands-on learning opportunities regarding normal breastfeeding and common challenges with the breastfeeding dyad; utilizing evidenced-based practices that promote successful breastfeeding and client centered services when communicating with breastfeeding families. Application of knowledge learned will be used during the small group activities and case studies regarding common breastfeeding challenges.

This training is consistent with Accreditation Criteria/Management Evaluation (ACME) criteria.

Please note that there have been some changes made to the Breastfeeding Basics training.

2024 Dates & Locations

January 9-10, 2024 (Clerks/Techs)
January 9-11, 2024 (Peer Counselors/CPAs/Other)

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


March 12-13, 2024 (Clerks/Techs)
March 12-14, 2024 (Peer Counselors/CPAs/Other)

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


June 11-12, 2024 (Clerks/Techs)
June 11-13, 2024 (Peer Counselors/CPAs/Other)

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Virtual Training


September 18, 2024 (Clerks/Techs)
September 18-19, 2024 (Peer Counselors/CPAs/Other)

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Brighton/Howell area

Hotel booking information coming soon. Guests will need to book their rooms by 8/17/24 to receive the group rate.

This training provides continuing education hours for Nurses and Certified Lactation Consultants. A Certificate of Attendance with educational hours will be provided for healthcare professionals who can self-report. If you have questions, please contact CEInfo@mphi.org.

WIC Breastfeeding Basics Virtual Trainings 2024 — Purpose, Objectives, and Disclosures

  • CPA (required within 1 year)
  • RD/RDN (required within 1 year)
  • Health Educator (required within 1 year)
  • Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • NE Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • Breastfeeding Coordinator (required within 1 year)
  • Peer Counselor Manager (required within 1 year)
  • Peer Counselor (required within 6 months)
  • Senior Peer Counselor (required within 1 year)
  • Community Partners such as healthcare providers, hospital, home visiting and childcare professionals

Quiet nursing babies under 6 months are welcome to attend the training. Older nursing children are welcome at nursing times.

Breastfeeding Basics will provide information on the normal course of breastfeeding/chestfeeding and an opportunity to develop and practice skills in breastfeeding promotion and support. This training will enhance participant’s comfort level in talking about breastfeeding with families and colleagues. Easy and practical approaches for assisting clients with common breastfeeding/chestfeeding challenges will also be included. The participants will use the knowledge and skills gained during this training by returning to their place of employment and their community with greater understanding about why breastfeeding promotion is important. They will be able to confidently identify normal breastfeeding/chestfeeding situations and problem solve common breastfeeding challenges.

  • Discuss how personal attitudes and perception impact breastfeeding education.
  • List reasons to breastfeed as well as the risks of not breastfeeding.
  • Identify common myths and misperceptions about breastfeeding
  • Describe normal breast development and changes in relationship to pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Identify ways to support breastfeeding/chestfeeding from pregnancy to weaning.
  • List Evidence-based Maternity Care Practices that help promote successful initiation of breastfeeding.
  • Describe how infant’s position and latch can effect breastfeeding success.
  • Identify rapport building techniques that establish a positive relationship with pregnant and breastfeeding/chestfeeding  clients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use client-centered services when communicating with or counseling clients.
  • List common issues that arise with breastfeeding/chestfeeding as well as strategies clients can use to address them.
  • Alice Christensen RN, IBCLC
  • Keva Williams, CLS
  • Christine Stancle, CLC

In the event that this training reaches the maximum number of registrants prior to the registration deadline, priority will be given in the following order: WIC Staff and Peer Counselors; MIHP Staff, Nurse Family Partnership and Early Headstart; Dietetic Interns; all others. If there is available seating after the registration deadline, registrations will be taken in order of receipt regardless of priority listing. All participants registering in advance will receive a Participant Reminder with the training details. If you do not receive a confirmation email prior to the event, or if you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330.

The Cancellation Policy is available for you to read during the registration process under “Terms and Conditions” prior to submitting your registration.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact MPHI at (517) 324-8330 or EandTReg@mphi.org.

In-Person
All participants registering in advance will receive a Participant Reminder with the training details and location information. If you do not receive a confirmation email prior to the event., please contact EandTReg@mphi.org.

Virtual
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Before the training, attendees will receive an email with a Zoom registration link. Please register with Zoom prior to the training. Once attendees register with Zoom, they will be sent a unique link to access the training. Do not share this link.