After giving birth, in addition to taking care of the baby and restoring their own body strength and health, mothers also pay great attention to providing breast milk to the baby. However, when mothers try to breastfeed, they will face various problems (such as milk engorgement, breast blockage/milk congestion, breast pain, etc.) due to lack of skilled techniques. In these cases, a lactation coach or prolactinologist can provide appropriate guidance and emotional support when necessary to help the mother get through the breastfeeding period smoothly.
The prolactinologist certificate course, taught by registered midwives and experienced prolactinologists, can help students solve many physical and psychological problems in breastfeeding for mothers. Empathy, a prolactinologist course, recognizes lactation theory from the perspective of modern medicine and anatomy, teaches students to identify clinical cases, and recommends corresponding solutions. The prolactinologist certificate course also includes traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage techniques, teaching students to relieve lactation and breast enlargement for customers. , stone chest and other difficult problems, it helps lactating mothers to give precious breast milk to their most cherished babies smoothly. This lactation nurse course is suitable for those who will engage in prenatal and postnatal careers or who want to add value in this career.
*This course is one of the courses included in Empathy’s Comprehensive Prenatal and Postnatal Diploma.
*This course is included in one of the comprehensive prenatal and postnatal diplomas in empathy.
Certificate in Lactation Course Description:
・Written by registered midwives and senior prolactinists
・Delivers breastfeeding theory through the perspective of modern medicine and anatomy
・Instructors use clinical cases and suggest corresponding solutions
・Covers Chinese medicine’s acupuncture points massage techniques
・Graduated students can soothe clients’ problems of breastmilk insufficiency, engorged breast, “stone breast” and other difficult issues
・Can help breastfeeding mothers to provide precious breast milk to their most cherished newborns.
Course details:
Chapter One: Breastfeeding in Hong Kong
Chapter 2: Duties of Breastfeeding Instructors
Chapter 3: Concepts of Breastfeeding and Prerequisites for Successful Breastfeeding
Chapter 4: Breast Milk Composition, Breast Structure, Lactation Process, and Principles of Lactation
Chapter 5: Proper Breastfeeding Positions
Chapter 6: Recognizing Factors that Interfere with Breastfeeding
Chapter 7: Some Fallacies and Successful Strategies for Breastfeeding
Chapter 8: How to Assess Whether Your Baby is Eating Enough
Chapter 9: How to Prevent and Detect Breast Pain at an Early Age
Chapter 10: Observations on the Methods of Hand Milking and Assessment of Cases
Chapter 11: Understanding Back Acupuncture Points and Soothing Techniques
Chapter 12: Soothing Techniques for Postpartum Breast Deficiency
Chapter 13: Soothing Techniques for Postpartum Milk Consumption
Chapter 14: Soothing Techniques for Stone Chests
Chapter 15: Dietary Considerations for Breastfeeding Mothers
Certificate Course Exam Pattern:
・This course includes multiple choices and short answer written exams on theory
・Students must be able to provide and act on different plans for clients under various simulations
．The instructor will observe the performance of the trainee. The instructor will observe the performance of the trainee, such as his/her counseling and soothing techniques.
．The Scoring and giving feedback to trainees
The Lactation Certificate Course fee is HK$$4,860, which includes the following items:
The Doula Certificate Application Fee (Additional $1,800 ~ $3,200)
One certificate from the empathy school-based lactation program.
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