Research estimates that if 90 percent of children in the US
breastfed exclusively for six months, more than 3,300 lives
and $13 billion could be saved each year
ECHO On-Demand:
Breastfeeding for Providers
Audience:
Health care providers including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and others providing direct care to pregnant, birthing and postpartum individuals and their children in the hospital or clinic setting
Commitment:
Eight online modules viewed at your schedule and pace
Opens in September!
Pre-register to receive advance notification of registration open date.
Stand-alone Module:
A stand-alone, supplemental module is also available to assist providers and hospital staff in preparing for Baby-Friendly USA’s designation site assessment.
CME:
This ECHO Colorado series has been reviewed by the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians and found acceptable for 3.5 AAFP CME credits. Credit is tied to the completion of all eight modules and course evaluation. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon the submission of their evaluation.
In Partnership With:
This series is brought to you by ECHO Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). It was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s State Physical Activity and Nutrition grant program. The training provided in this series is supported by and aligns with the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition, the Colorado WIC Program and Baby-Friendly USA.
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ECHO SESSION 1
Series Overview
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ECHO SESSION 2
Policies and Practices Affecting Breastfeeding
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ECHO SESSION 3
Breastfeeding Basics and the WHO Code
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ECHO SESSION 4
Breastfeeding Basics and the WHO Code
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ECHO SESSION 5
Alternative Feeding Methods and Safe Supplementation
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ECHO SESSION 6
Infant Conditions Affecting Breastfeeding
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ECHO SESSION 7
Maternal Conditions Affecting Lactation and Medications
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ECHO SESSION 8
Solving Breastfeeding Problems