NEW WORKSHOP
ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS for the BOTTLE REFUSER
A one-time workshop for IBCLCs who have ALREADY taken the 4-hour Bottle Skills for the Bottle Refuser (BSBR) course. This course will build on your skills--ideally you will have already had several consultations with babies who are struggling with bottles between the BSBR course and this one. Approved for 2 L-CERPs.
Thursday, August 29, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, September 25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Monday, December 16, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
These workshops are NOT recorded, so please plan to attend live, with your camera on. They are intended to be interactive, so be ready to ask questions!
International attendees are welcome!
PRICING for Class B, C & D Countries Available For significant discounts for lower-income countries, enter discount codes CLASSB (50% off), CLASSC (70% off) or CLASSD (80% off) at checkout to receive the discount. To determine which discount applies to your country, see the World Bank Economy lists here.
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Some children love animals, or rainbows and unicorns. For me it was babies. Since I was a little girl, I loved babies. I had baby dolls and all the supplies. I fed them, rocked them, and cared for them like they were real. They went with me everywhere. Little did I know, that my passion for nurturing babies would one day lead me do this as a professional.
I began my nursing career as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. After starting my own family, I taught childbirth classes and later co-hosted a support group for new mothers. Breastfeeding was a hot topic for new mothers. It piqued my inner nerdiness about this idea of 'the womanly art' of breastfeeding.
I obtained my certification as a lactation consultant after the birth of my third baby, my 'challenge baby.' She was a failure to thrive baby, refused to eat, and struggled to gain weight. We fought hard for every ounce the first year of her life. I learned many lesssons from her.
Two years after that, I had my fourth baby: Arlington Lactation & Feeding Therapy, LLC. Starting my private practice was like growing, nurturing, and birthing a newborn. Arlington Lactation was hatched with three basic goals: nurturing mothers, feeding babies, and supporting breastfeeding.
I proudly call myself a "lacto-geek" and love to talk about babies, breasts and feeding. I have a special interest in tongue ties and supporting babies with dysfunctional sucking skills. Working with medically-complex mothers and babies, including NICU graduates, reflux babies, slow gainers, and low supply mommas is my forte. Helping nursing mothers prepare for the transition back to work also brings me great joy.
When I am not helping families, I am Mom. Mom to 3 school-aged children and a wife to a loving husband with whom I share the joys and challenges of raising our family. You might find me on a soccer field, at a synchronized swim practice, or at a Scouting event. I have a few hobbies, that someday I will find time to resume, but, for now, my life is full and I cannot wait to help your family!