From Normal to Nuance: A Comprehensive Breastfeeding Course for Breastfeeding Supporters

A little introduction to the course and to Megan.

An integral & thorough review of the foundational information about breastfeeding, lactation, infants and their mothers, for anyone supporting breastfeeding families.

This unique chapter gives you invaluable information and insights into the art of supporting another in breastfeeding her baby.

An explanation of the process that Megan goes through while assisting a client with breastfeeding.

You will learn the importance of asking about the details and allowing the mother to share her story.

We will ask: What are you noticing? and explain how these things might be pertinent to the breastfeeding journey.

An introduction to infant oral function assessment, providing you a baseline to begin fine-tuning your assessment.

Applying all that we have learned thus far to the actual breastfeeding assessment.

A review of what is normal and expected as it relates to breastfeeding and some examples of “red flags” or things that likely warrant further investigation and support.

What does it all mean? You will learn how to put all the pieces together, drawing on your history taking, your assessment and your knowledge of what is expected.

Instructions on how to use how to use Megan’s Interactive Signs & Symptoms Road Map document.

Supporting mothers & infants when feeding is difficult

a quick conversation about referring to other practitioners and recommended resources for further study.

Some information about choosing bottle nipple and soother shapes.

A little summary of jaundice & considerations with newborns.

A little chat about tongue-ties, tongue-tie releases and where to get more information.

Megan’s thoughts about thrush and vasospasm.

A review some of the more common myths around breastfeeding and set the record straight!