MAHEC #74338 Open

The Role of Fathers in Breastfeeding

The Role of Fathers in Breastfeeding

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Sep 6, 2024 1:00 AM – Sep 5, 2026 1:00 AM

Contact

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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.

Audience

Nutritionists, Nurses, Social Workers, Peer Counselors, Doulas

Objectives

check Discuss the value of men in obstetric care
check Identify effective teaching strategies to prepare fathers for their role as breastfeeding coaches
check Advocate for the recognition of fathers as equal partners in the breastfeeding and parenting relationships

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Available Credits

CEU .300

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.

Contact Hours 2.500

MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.5 Contact Hours.

Nursing Contact Hours 2.500

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.

Speakers

Tom Johnston, Jr., DNP, CNM, IBCLC

Sessions

The Role of Fathers in Breastfeeding

9/5 1:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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