Geddes Productions presents……

THE BABY'S PERSPECTIVE

"A course for experienced doulas, RN's, LVN's, LC's, CLE's &
Infant Care Specialists who have been working as doulas
for a while and want to learn the baby's perspective."

Why?  
A doula is a caregiver who mothers the mother so that the mother can mother her infant. Doulas learn well how to care for the mother. But do the baby's needs conflict with the mother's needs? Are you hired by parents who tell you what they want, yet this is their first experience so they haven't a clue what they will really want or need? How do you deal with bad advice the mother often hears from others? Perhaps you are hired as an Infant Care Specialist and see the mother so busy during the day she is too tired to breastfeed the baby at night?

What?
Small class size will bring many chances to network with each other as Kittie Frantz, RN, CPNP-PC shares her experience of over 40 years in the field of pediatrics and breastfeeding.   The course is split into six 3 hour modules, two modules per day over a three week period or two modules per day in a 3 day period. No other course really looks at breastfeeding from the baby's perspective.


The Module titles are as follows:

• Newborn Assessment - how it affects the breastfeeding process

• The First Week - learning baby's natural rhythms and patterns

• Breastfeeding - the art of comfort care (with clinical competencies)

• Breastfeeding - solving problems (sore nipples, reluctant nurser, etc)

• Myths, Advice and Urban Legends - helping the parent wade through it

• Gadgets and Gizmos for the new mother and baby and breastfeeding

How?
Each module is $65.00 with 6 modules to complete the course, totaling $390.00. This course has been approved for 18.1 "L" CERPS by IBCLE which makes it also eligible for DONA Recertification. Kittie Frantz is a provider approved by The California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP14457 for 18 Contact Hours. A great lunch and break munchies will be provided in addition to a workbook and a certificate at course completion.  The class limit is only 10 for great networking.

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When?
Classes will be held either on 3 consecutive Saturdays or the 3-day Power Course on a Friday-Saturday-Sunday.

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Where?
Pasadena is the usual venue, but if your group is out of the Los Angeles area, Kittie Frantz and this class can come to you. A serene setting to relax and learn and network. Students love the intimate setting as they have plenty of time to ask Kittie questions and get feedback from their peers. There is plenty of street parking and no need to bring anything as it is all provided.