The Role of Fathers in Breastfeeding
Available through Sep 5, 2026 Open Public Health
Description
Fathers often report that they are left out when it comes to the care and feeding of their infant. This course explores the critical role fathers play in the breastfeeding process, including the importance of including men in obstetric care, advocating for fathers as equal partners in breastfeeding and parenting relationships, and identifying effective teaching strategies for preparing fathers as breastfeeding coaches. This course will enhance the healthcare professionals' support for fathers in facilitating a successful breastfeeding experience.
Target Audience
Nutritionists, Nurses, Social Workers, Peer Counselors, Doulas
Objectives
- Discuss the value of men in obstetric care
- Advocate for the recognition of fathers as equal partners in the breastfeeding and parenting relationships
- Identify effective teaching strategies to prepare fathers for their role as breastfeeding coaches
Faculty
- Tom Johnston, Jr., DNP, CNM, IBCLC
Sessions
The Role of Fathers in Breastfeeding
9/5 1:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Credits
.300 CEU
The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.30 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.
2.500 Contact Hours
MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.5 Contact Hours.
2.500 Nursing Contact Hours
Participants must attend the entire activity to receive credit
2.5 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2439
Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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