The Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Master Class for IBCLCs. Presented by: Sandra Coulson, MS, ST, ED, COM, Lisa Lahey, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC, OMT, Bryna Sampey, IBCLC, RLC, Jennifer Tow, MA, IBCLC, RLC, OMT Sharon Vallone, DC, FICCP

Join us for a 3-day intensive Master Class as we present, discuss and explore the various tricks, tools, resources, interventions and innovative techniques that we can utilize as IBCLCs in supporting the habilitation of the breastfeeding dyad in overcoming oral dysfunction. 

LOCATION:

Phelps Hospital

701 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 10591

Look for signs towards Auditorium. It is towards the back of the hospital. Parking is free and there is plenty of parking near the entrance to auditorium. 

HOTEL:

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1548714348360&key=GRP

TRAVEL:

From NYC airports 

JFK Airport there is an Airtrain which will connect you to the subway. Take that and then you can change trains from the E line to the 6 train which will take you to Grand Central/42nd street. From Grand Central take metro north to Tarrytown station. From station you can take Uber/Lyft/cab to hospital or hotel 

From HPN Westchester Airport. Uber/Lyft/cab service is available to hospital and hotel 

LGA is 8 miles from downtown NYC. Uber/Lyft/Cab quickest option to Grand Central Station then take metro north to Tarrytown as stated under JFK.  

Other option which is cheaper, but longer is you can take the M60 bus from all terminals at LaGuardia airport bus to 125th street in Manhattan, which allows for a free transfer to the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C, and D subway trains.  The 4 and 5 train will take you to Grand Central. 

SCHEDULE: PLEASE NOTE LATE DAYS on Sunday and Monday!!

Sunday 8am-6:30 pm

Monday 8am-7:30pm

Tuesday 8am-2:30pm

TICKETS:

Payment:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $635 until January 31, 2019

$725 from February 1, 2019.

$295 for PREVIOUS ATTENDEES reviewing this course. Attendance at other courses hosted by IPN does not apply. 

Please note fee includes the 30 deck set of exercise cards for new attendees. 

Lunch on your own, light breakfast, snacks and beverages will be served. All food will be gluten-free and diary will only be obvious (such as creamer or dairy yogurt). 

Contact Jennifer Tow at iparentllc@aol.com with any questions about the course

Comments from our previous courses:

"This was one of the best conferences I've attended. I learned so much from each of you, and from many of the participants as well. I knew I would learn things to help with the babies, I didn't know that I would learn things to help myself as well! Thank you all for such a well put-together program. Everything flowed appropriately, the hands on was great, sharing your slides was generous. I would totally recommend this conference, and might even have to repeat it because you taught us so much I can't imagine retaining it all!"...Gail Dittes RNC IBCLC

"This was the capstone educational piece for my profession. It was wonderful to be around professionals who are the top performers in what we do. To be with a tribe of people who "get it" rekindled my passion for helping moms and babies. I have a love of learning and I didn't want to miss a single second of the lectures. I honestly don't know how any IBCLC can practice without taking this course. Without the critical skills taught in this course, we are not doing enough to help our communities."..Jacqueline Kincer, IBCLC

ORAL HABILITATION OF THE BREASTFEEDING DYAD: COURSE OBJECTIVES 

By the successful completion of the three-day course, the experienced IBCLC will be able to define the steps involved in functional habilitation of the breastfeeding dyad, educate the family in the steps to accomplish such, create a sustainable and achievable care plan, and be able to share such information with colleagues with the intent and goal of collaboration and enhanced knowledge in the field of advanced lactation. 

The experienced IBCLC will be familiar with the anatomy and mechanics of infant facial structure, its role in feeding, and the ability to identify structural dysfunction. The experienced IBCLC will also be able to identify dysfunction in the lactating parent including: milk supply, subconscious feeding compensations made for ineffective nurslings and positioning. The learner will be able to offer various strategies to implement in a sustainable and achievable care plan for the parent to overcome these dysfunctions in their feeding journey. In addition, the learner will be able to competently identify dysfunction in the maternal or infant gut, and explain the role of the microbiome and its significance to the family. They will be able to refer to an appropriate care provider for additional assistance in such cases. 

After the training, the experienced IBCLC will be able to reference a compendium of effective exercises and tools for facilitating oral habilitation, sucking and body movement.They will be capable and competent in demonstration for the families and their child(ren). The learner will be able to use multiple strategies to confidently educate families on the use and reasoning behind the care plan developed for infants with complex feeding difficulties. 

The learner will be able to assess the knowledge base of their client, develop understandable and digestible explanations of the identified problems, create sustainable care plans outlining achievable goals, and will be able to help the families in their care to feel informed and empowered in their decision-making. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

No cancellations after February 10, 2019.  $75 cancellation fee applies for all cancellations.