Breast/bodyfeeding for Birthworkers with Simply Nourish IBCLC

May 26 | Sunday | 1:30pm-5:30pm

This class has been specially designed for birthworkers to better support their clients in their bodyfeeding goals.

In this four hour course, you will learn:
  • What is beneficial to share in prenatal visits. What questions to ask and how to relearn our listening skills to improve these conversations
  • Antenatal hand expression: the why and how
  • First 2 hours: initiating latch and supportive feeding environments- how to get off on the right foot
  • Informed feeding and consent
  • Supply and Demand principals
  • What are signs of a correct and effective latch with good milk transfer?
  • When to refer to a IBCLC prenatally and postpartum
  • Engorgement prevention and management. As well as Basic nipple care.
  • Debunking myths (foods to consume or avoid, alcohol use, feeding schedules, sleep expectations)
  • Breast compressions. Demo/why we need to utilize
  • Bottle choices and paced feeding

Investment:
Early bird price - $200 until March 31, 2024
Regular price - $225

One space is being reserved for a BIPOC birthworker to learn for free. If you are interested in this space, please email [email protected] with some information about yourself.

Please note, this is not a certification course however you will receive a participation certificate.
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​We are located at 205 - 12165 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows. Please note, our office is on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. If driving, keep your stroller in your car. If taking public transit, you may park your stroller in the entryway however we are not liable for any damage or loss that may be incurred if left.

Katy Teasdale, IBCLC, RN

Katy is a lactation consultant, mentor, educator and perinatal/NICU RN.  She also own and manages an inclusive private practice; Simply Nourish located in Maple Ridge BC. She offers home and office appointments in Vancouver and Fraser Valley. Katy specializes in helping families with complex feeding situations. She is passionate about offering trauma-informed, client centred care to every family. This means that the clients goals are always the focus. Her vision is to offer information and tools to providers to build a community of comprehensive, consistent messaging birth workers who have a strong ability to offer individualized care for all families in the perinatal period.
Outside of work, Katy enjoys live music, staying active and spending time with her husband and two very active children. 

    Birthworker Course Registration Form

    May 26 | Sunday | 1:30pm-5:30pm | bellies community space 205 - 12165 Harris Road Pitt Meadows BC

    Please complete the form below to register for the Breast/bodyfeeding for Birthworkers Course. You will receive a reply within 24 hours to confirm your spot, and you will then receive instructions to e-transfer payment. 
    COVID Protocols + Informed Consent
    As per public health guidelines, masks are optional but encouraged.

    We cannot be certain that a person will not contract SARS-CoV-2 while participating in one of our classes. The risk remains that a COVID 19 outbreak could occur despite our best efforts. It is vital that no person who feels sick in any way visit any of our facilities and/or utilize any of our services. We do not screen for potential illness.