Course Offerings
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- “Laurel was an extremely inspiring teacher. I learned so much. She is so knowledgeable. Thank you!”
- “I feel so confident to work with breastfeeding families now. I felt my nursing skills were a bit lacking before this class, but now I am prepared!””
- “I did not realize how much I did not know until I took this class. Thank you, Laurel, for inspiring me to learn even more about breastfeeding!”
- “I have been to a lot of workshops in different areas of study and Laurel by far has been the best teacher.”
- “Very professional training with experienced Laurel leading the way & opening her door to create effective educators in the field.”
- "Laurel's class is fast-paced, weaving in all learning styles and packed full of the most recent information on lactation. She shares everything from complicated research studies to real life stories in an articulate, interesting manner, leading the group through things they need to know and questions they want answered without missing a beat. With passion and wisdom she shares her years of experience and knowledge." Amy Canby
Breastfeeding Continuing Education Offerings
All of the workshops below are offered in 2.0-4 hour sessions. Each session offers 2.0-4 CAPPA CEU’s. Additional types of CE’s can be offered depending on the need for your facility. Each session can be combined with additional sessions for up to a full days program at your facility’s site or mine. To inquire, contact us.
Sampling of Current Topics
Sampling of Current Topics
- Breastfeeding Anatomy and Physiology 101
- Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Epigenetics and Breastfeeding: The Long-term Impact of Breastmilk
- Milksharing: When Evidence and Ethics Collide
- Hand Expression, hand pump, electric, OH MY! Today’s Breastpump Technology
- 3 Step Counseling for Breastfeeding
- Topical Applications for Sore Nipples: What Really works?
- Latch On, Skin to Skin and Early Postpartum
- Skin to Skin and the First Hour
- Supporting the Breastfeeding Working Mother
- Can a baby be allergic to breastmilk???? The truth about food sensitivities, allergies, Galactosemia and lactose intolerance.
- Resolving Common Myths About Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Support for Nurses, L&D and Postpartum
- Becoming a Facility in Support of BFHI
- Solving Common Problems
- Does Birth Impact Breastfeeding?
- Breastfeeding Teaching Tools
The Science of the MotherBaby Bond
3 Contact Hours provides by CAPPA and 3 Nursing Contact Hours.
Unlock the secrets of the internal world of mother’s and babies during pregnancy. Learn about how you can help support families to optimize their health and the long-term health and happiness of their babies.
• Has anyone ever told you that you can get to know your baby and bond with her before she is even born?
• Do you know that your baby’s personality is shaped by your emotions, stress levels, and environment during pregnancy?
• Are you looking for ways to address the physical challenges in pregnancy that don’t require prescriptions?
• Are you aware that starting in pregnancy you can help your baby develop positive relationships with the important people in your life?
The Science of the Mother-Baby Connection
1.5 hours The internal world of the mother and child is now known to be a strong influence in the behavior and personality of a child. Emerging science is focusing on this crucial prenatal and early postpartum period and how the emotional experience of the mother has a lot to do with who babies turn out to be. Gone are the days when professionals need to teach moms about the aches and pains of pregnancy and medical intervention; what is needed today is an understanding of how the motherbaby connection forms the dynamic of the family. Chronic stress in mothers leads to babies who cry more, sleep less, and are anxious. A mother’s thoughts create chemical signals that literally form her baby’s brain and lead to a happy or anxious child. At no other time in their child’s life do parents influence who that child will be, both emotionally and physically, than during pregnancy and the first years of a child’s life.
• The science that related to the mother baby bond – epigenetics basic intro
• What we know about genes/DNA
• Consciousness of baby
• Chemistry of stress and love
• Effects of stress on baby, pregnancy and mother.
Objectives:
a. Students will be able to explain what epigenetics is and why the emotional and physical prenatal experience is key to happy, healthy development of a child.
b. Students will identify at least 2 negative outcomes of chronic stress on pregnancy and the developing baby.
c. Students will be able to define neuropeptides and identify their importance in the prenatal period.
Students will be able to define what the EQ is, emotional quotient, and give one reason why it is so important to the long term health of a child.
Consciousness and the MotherBaby Bond
1.5 Hours
Becoming conscious is becoming self-aware, aware of our thoughts and feelings. Thoughts and feelings shape daily lives, affecting our health, interpersonal relationships, stress levels and the growth of our babies. Studies show that our beliefs and attitudes have a direct impact on our overall health. From the moment of conception throughout the pregnancy, the mother’s every thought, action, and experience changes the personality and health of the baby. This session discusses concrete things that healthcare providers can do to help families improve the motherbaby connection. Key Concepts to be developed:
• Self awareness
• Relationships
• Healthy Boundaries
• Conscious agreement
• Empowerment vs. Guilt
Objectives:
• Students will define self-awareness and describe how it impacts pregnancy.
• Students will define conscious agreement and explain the primary way it is different from informed consent.
• Students will be able to give 2 reasons creation of healthy boundaries with interpersonal relationships of the pregnant is so crucial to the healthy development of the baby.
• Students will e able to list at least 2 way they can successfully work with clients to encourage conscious agreement and self-awareness during pregnancy.
For information about upcoming sessions or to schedule a workshop in your area, email us.
Unlock the secrets of the internal world of mother’s and babies during pregnancy. Learn about how you can help support families to optimize their health and the long-term health and happiness of their babies.
• Has anyone ever told you that you can get to know your baby and bond with her before she is even born?
• Do you know that your baby’s personality is shaped by your emotions, stress levels, and environment during pregnancy?
• Are you looking for ways to address the physical challenges in pregnancy that don’t require prescriptions?
• Are you aware that starting in pregnancy you can help your baby develop positive relationships with the important people in your life?
The Science of the Mother-Baby Connection
1.5 hours The internal world of the mother and child is now known to be a strong influence in the behavior and personality of a child. Emerging science is focusing on this crucial prenatal and early postpartum period and how the emotional experience of the mother has a lot to do with who babies turn out to be. Gone are the days when professionals need to teach moms about the aches and pains of pregnancy and medical intervention; what is needed today is an understanding of how the motherbaby connection forms the dynamic of the family. Chronic stress in mothers leads to babies who cry more, sleep less, and are anxious. A mother’s thoughts create chemical signals that literally form her baby’s brain and lead to a happy or anxious child. At no other time in their child’s life do parents influence who that child will be, both emotionally and physically, than during pregnancy and the first years of a child’s life.
• The science that related to the mother baby bond – epigenetics basic intro
• What we know about genes/DNA
• Consciousness of baby
• Chemistry of stress and love
• Effects of stress on baby, pregnancy and mother.
Objectives:
a. Students will be able to explain what epigenetics is and why the emotional and physical prenatal experience is key to happy, healthy development of a child.
b. Students will identify at least 2 negative outcomes of chronic stress on pregnancy and the developing baby.
c. Students will be able to define neuropeptides and identify their importance in the prenatal period.
Students will be able to define what the EQ is, emotional quotient, and give one reason why it is so important to the long term health of a child.
Consciousness and the MotherBaby Bond
1.5 Hours
Becoming conscious is becoming self-aware, aware of our thoughts and feelings. Thoughts and feelings shape daily lives, affecting our health, interpersonal relationships, stress levels and the growth of our babies. Studies show that our beliefs and attitudes have a direct impact on our overall health. From the moment of conception throughout the pregnancy, the mother’s every thought, action, and experience changes the personality and health of the baby. This session discusses concrete things that healthcare providers can do to help families improve the motherbaby connection. Key Concepts to be developed:
• Self awareness
• Relationships
• Healthy Boundaries
• Conscious agreement
• Empowerment vs. Guilt
Objectives:
• Students will define self-awareness and describe how it impacts pregnancy.
• Students will define conscious agreement and explain the primary way it is different from informed consent.
• Students will be able to give 2 reasons creation of healthy boundaries with interpersonal relationships of the pregnant is so crucial to the healthy development of the baby.
• Students will e able to list at least 2 way they can successfully work with clients to encourage conscious agreement and self-awareness during pregnancy.
For information about upcoming sessions or to schedule a workshop in your area, email us.
BOND University
This course will prepare childbirth and perinatal professionals to teach classes to families during the pre-conception and early prenatal period to encourage a healthy pregnancy, baby, mother and family. This course is based on the foundations of perinatal psychology, epigenetics, mindfulness techniques and the latest scientific evidence surrounding the prenatal period. Once course is successfully completed, educators will be certified as Certified Perinatal Bonding Facilitators with a credential of CPBF.
Once credentialed, CPBFs can offer a variety of perinatal bonding classes, and support groups.This online course includes in-depth discussion of the concepts or “keys” found in each section of The Greatest Pregnancy Ever. The Greatest Pregnancy Ever was designed to encourage the motherbaby B-O-N-D. Part One covers the concept of the “B” in B-O-N-D. “B” stands for Be-ing and is ideally designed for use from pre-conception through the first weeks of pregnancy (though can be utilized at any time). “O” is the concept of Observing, Part Two, and relates to the first trimester of pregnancy. “N” is the concept of Nourishing, Part Three, and focuses on the second trimester of pregnancy. “D” is about Deciding, Part Four, and covers the third trimester of pregnancy. The Greatest Pregnancy Ever is often referred to as GPE in this guide.
The course includes the following:
Presentations on:
A Facilitators Guide which includes suggested curriculum/activities for classes.
Module Exams
For more information, please visit www.bonduniversityonline.com
To find an instructor for BOND: http://bonduniversityonline.com/find-an-instructor.html
Once credentialed, CPBFs can offer a variety of perinatal bonding classes, and support groups.This online course includes in-depth discussion of the concepts or “keys” found in each section of The Greatest Pregnancy Ever. The Greatest Pregnancy Ever was designed to encourage the motherbaby B-O-N-D. Part One covers the concept of the “B” in B-O-N-D. “B” stands for Be-ing and is ideally designed for use from pre-conception through the first weeks of pregnancy (though can be utilized at any time). “O” is the concept of Observing, Part Two, and relates to the first trimester of pregnancy. “N” is the concept of Nourishing, Part Three, and focuses on the second trimester of pregnancy. “D” is about Deciding, Part Four, and covers the third trimester of pregnancy. The Greatest Pregnancy Ever is often referred to as GPE in this guide.
The course includes the following:
Presentations on:
- Understanding Being
- The Science of the MotherBaby Bond
- What Perinatal Professionals Need to Share with Parents
- The Case for Early Prenatal Classes
- Understanding Observing
- Bridging the Nutrition Gap
- Understanding Nourishing
- The Challenges of Prenatal Parenting
- Understanding Deciding
- Marketing To Today's Families
A Facilitators Guide which includes suggested curriculum/activities for classes.
Module Exams
For more information, please visit www.bonduniversityonline.com
To find an instructor for BOND: http://bonduniversityonline.com/find-an-instructor.html
Advanced Doula and Childbirth Educator Workshops
The following courses are offered in 2.5-3.5 hour workshops. Courses can be bundled for full day courses. All workshops provide CAPPA Contact Hours and can additionally provide alternative CE’s depending on your facility’s need.
To host a workshop, please contact Laurel at linfinitee@aol.com.
To host a workshop, please contact Laurel at linfinitee@aol.com.
- The Nutrition Gap: Epigenetics and Pregnancy
- The Science of the MotherBaby Bond
- Rethinking the Birth Plan
- Optimal Fetal Positioning
- Hormones in Birth and Breastfeeding
- Aromatherapy for Labor (non clinical offering)
- Rebozo Techniques
- Visualization and Guided Imagery for Birth
- Interactive classes - ideas and support
- Clinical Update on Medical Procedures
- What’s so important about Vaginal Birth
- The Business of Birth
- The Blessing Way and Other Ceremonies
- Using the Birth Ball