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The course emphasizes the benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges it may entail. It introduces Indigenous Lactation Support workers as community-based aides for nursing parents, assisting with initiation and troubleshooting. Topics covered include milk production, supply management, and addressing common breastfeeding concerns. These workers play a supportive role, guiding parents and referring them to healthcare providers when needed. This course includes Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language training for effective communication
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Online self-paced learning
45-hours of online self-paced content
Online Only
This course will teach information to help nursing clients to prepare for home or hospital births, early hours of breastfeeding/chestfeeding, early nursing issues, and education for long term breastfeeding/chestfeeding. It will describe the importance of the Baby-friendly Initiative and The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
Unit 1: Lactation Helps Overcome Intergenerational Trauma
Unit 2: Postpartum Mood Disorders
Unit 3: Barriers to Lactation
Unit 4: How the Body Produces Breastmilk & How to Latch
Unit 5: The Impact of Birthing Practices on Lactation
Unit 6: Postnatal & Discharge Care Instructions to Help Exclusive Nursing
Unit 7: Lactation Assessment
Unit 8: Breast/Chest & Nipple Conditions
Unit 9: Milk Supply Challenges
Unit 10: Medical Reasons for Supplementation
Unit 11: Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
Tuition Fee: $600 Textbook Fee: $30 approx. (order separately)
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Phone: 807-626-1897
E-mail: recruitment@oshki.ca
This program is accredited by Oshki-Wenjack, and thus only has one step:
APPLY NOWOSHKI-WENJACK’s Indigenous Lactation Support Worker Training Course provides comprehensive education on mental health, trauma-informed care, and the benefits of breastfeeding/ chestfeeding. It addresses barriers to lactation and strategies for overcoming them, while also covering the physiology of breastmilk production and proper latching techniques. The course explores how birthing practices impact lactation, offers postnatal and discharge care instructions, and teaches lactation assessment skills. Participants learn about milk supply challenges, breast/chest and nipple conditions, and when medical supplementation may be necessary. Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language training is integrated to honour Indigenous traditions. Participants are equipped to act as essential advocates and supporters within their communities, ensuring that parents receive the guidance and resources needed for successful breastfeeding/chestfeeding journeys.
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
** Closed on Holidays**
