May 30 (Phoenix) - Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Course - Central Arizona College
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006
Meets weekly May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 11, 2008
For more information email melinda.johnson@centralaz.edu

June 27 (Flagstaff) - Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition
North Country Healthcare Flagstaff
12-4pm Lunch provided by Medela
For more information email vicepresident@azbreastfeeding.org

July 21 (Tucson) Certified Bra Fitting Training for Maternity and Nursing Bras
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tucson Medical Center
5301 E. Grant Rd., Marshall Auditorium Tucson, AZ
RSVP to darby.mistak@medela.com or 800-435-8316 ext 584. Please leave your organization/business name and an emergency phone number when you RSVP.

July 28 (Phoenix) IBCLC Exam
Arizona State University-West
4701 West Thunderbird Rd., Glendale, AZ 85306

August 2, 2008 (Tucson) “Mother Support: Going for the Gold” Health Fair at the Northwest Neighborhood Center
For more information email amita@azardance.com

August 5 (Mesa) LATCH-AZ presents Karen Gromada, IBCLC
Banner Desert Medical Center
Rosati Education Center
1-4 PM

August 6 (Tucson and Remote Sites) LATCH-AZ presents Karen Gromada, IBCLC.
University Medical Center
DuVal Auditorium
8:30-11:30 AM

August 15 (Phoenix) La Leche League of Arizona Professional Education Day
Featured Speaker Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
For more information and to register: www.lllofaz.org

August 15-17 (Phoenix) La Leche League of Arizona "Love Blooms in the Desert" Parenting and Breastfeeding Conference
Featured speakers are Dr. Robert Sears and Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
For more information and to register: www.lllofaz.org

August 19 (Mesa) Banner Desert Lactation Center Open House with breastfeeding information, prizes, snacks and more!
Call 480-512- MILK for more information

August 20 (Mesa) Medela presents Maria Lennon, IBCLC
Banner Desert Medical Center. More details to follow…
Topics include “Breast Anatomy and Breast Shield Fitting”, “Human Milk Breast Practices”, “Optimizing Weight Gain for Preterm and Term Infants” and “The Late Preterm Infant”
Call 480-512- MILK for more information

September 17 (Mesa) Dr. Nils Bergman
Banner Desert Medical Center – Save the Date, more details to follow…
Call 480-512- MILK for more information

October 17 (Tucson) Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting
University Medical Center
12-4pm
For more information email: vicepresident@azbreastfeeding.org

DATE CHANGE!!

October 27-31, 2008 (Tucson)- Healthy Children Project-Center for Breastfeeding

ADVANCED ISSUES IN CLINICAL LACTATION PRACTICE
RNs: 30 Contact Hours; RDs: 30; IBCLCs: 30L CERPs; College Credits: 3; Can be used towards CLC recertification

This course explores a holistic theoretical basis for integrating breastfeeding, human lactation and lactation management practice into models of understanding maternal role assumption, gender role, infant development, and ethics. Participants are asked to bring case histories for class discussion. Collegial multidisciplinary workgroups will be established to examine and develop solutions to complex case studies. This training program requires participants to have attended a 40 hour course in breastfeeding (i.e. CLC, CLE, IBCLC).

For more information :www.healthychildren.cc
Call (508) 888-8044, fax (508) 888-8050, or
email info@healthychildren.cc Cost $545 (early), $595 (regular)

November 4 (Scottsdale) LATCH-AZ presents Lisa Marasco, IBCLC
Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Conference Center 1-4 PM

November 5 (Tucson and Remote Sites) LATCH-AZ presents Lisa Marasco, IBCLC
University Medical Center, DuVal Auditorium 8:30-11:30 AM

November 10 (Scottsdale) Scottsdale Healthcare. Dr. Paula Meier and Dr. Diane Spatz - Save the Date, more details to follow…

February 9-13, 2009 (Tucson) Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Course
Healthy Children Project-Center for Breastfeeding

This research and competency based lactation management training provides:

• Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
• Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
• Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
• Strategies and tips for special circumstances - preemies, Down Syndrome, newborns affected by medications, and more
• How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
• Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success
• Confidence building knowledge and skills

Inherent in this training program is a counseling approach: this program trains participants how to gain insight into clients' problems, with a strong focus on counseling skills. This course is based on the World Health Organization/UNICEF 40 hour curriculum - an overview of what all health professionals who work with mothers and babies should know about breastfeeding.

The CLC offers continuing education credits for RNs (45 contact hours through ANCC), RDs (45 CPEUs through CDR), IBCLCs (45.0L CERPs through IBLCE) and Nurse-Midwives (3.9 CEUs through ACNM).

For more information:www.healthychildren.cc
Call (508) 888-8044, fax (508) 888-8050, or
email info@healthychildren.cc

Regular Tuition (per person) ( ) $645 ( ) $595 Early Bird

Group Tuition (per person) 4 or more people from same agency ( ) $595 ( ) $545 Early Bird

Seminar for Mothers
Thursday, June 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Abby Garcia, PhD.
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea

The Baby Blues: Myths and Realities

This seminar will discuss the myths and realities of baby blues and post partum depression. If women know the physical and psychological changes that can result in postpartum depression it can greatly improve their ability to identify and seek proper treatment.

On-site childcare will be available at Kidz Klubhouse for $5 per child per hour.

Free, registration required.

Visit shc.org or call 480-882-4636