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Lactation course

After giving birth, in addition to taking care of the baby and restoring their own body strength and health, mothers also pay great attention to providing breast milk to the baby. However, when mothers try to breastfeed, they will face various problems (such as milk engorgement, breast blockage/milk congestion, breast pain, etc.) due to lack of skilled techniques. In these cases, a lactation coach or prolactinologist can provide appropriate guidance and emotional support when necessary to help the mother get through the breastfeeding period smoothly.
The prolactinologist certificate course, taught by registered midwives and experienced prolactinologists, can help students solve many physical and psychological problems in breastfeeding for mothers. Empathy, a prolactinologist course, recognizes lactation theory from the perspective of modern medicine and anatomy, teaches students to identify clinical cases, and recommends corresponding solutions. The prolactinologist certificate course also includes traditional Chinese medicine acupoint massage techniques, teaching students to relieve lactation and breast enlargement for customers. , stone chest and other difficult problems, it helps lactating mothers to give precious breast milk to their most cherished babies smoothly. This lactation nurse course is suitable for those who will engage in prenatal and postnatal careers or who want to add value in this career.
*This course is one of the courses included in Empathy’s Comprehensive Prenatal and Postnatal Diploma.
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Double certifications course - Lactation course

Course introduction
  • Written by registered midwives and senior prolactinists
  • Delivers breastfeeding theory through the perspective of modern medicine and anatomy
  • Instructors use clinical cases and suggest corresponding solutions
  • Covers Chinese medicine’s acupuncture points massage techniques
  • Graduated students can soothe clients’ problems of breastmilk insufficiency, engorged breast, “stone breast” and other difficult issues
  • Can help breastfeeding mothers to provide precious breast milk to their most cherished newborns. 
 
Course details
Unit 1: Breastfeeding situation in Hong Kong
Unit 2: Responsibilities of a breastfeeding instructor
Unit 3: The concept of breastfeeding and prerequisites for successful breastfeeding
Unit 4: Ingredients of breastmilk, breast structure, lactation process and principles
Unit 5: Correct postures for breastfeeding
Unit 6: Understanding the factors that interfere with breastfeeding
Unit 7: Breastfeeding’s fallacies and successes’ tactics
Unit 8: How to determine if the infant has consumed enough breastmilk
Unit 9: How to prevent and identify engorged breast at once
Unit 10: “Hand express” method and observe specific cases
Unit 11: Acupoints on the back and its massage skills
Unit 12: Massage techniques for insufficient breast milk
Unit 13: Massage techniques for “stone breast”
Unit 14: Diet precautions for breastfeeding mothers
 
Exam mode
  • This course includes multiple choices and short answer written exams on theory
  • Students must be able to provide and act on different plans for clients under various simulations
  • Instructors would assess students’ performances and provide feedbacks
 
Course fee is HKD$4,800 and includes all items listed below:
  • 1 certificate application fee (Additional certificates - add HKD$1800 ~ HKD$3200)
  • 1 empathy-issued certificate

About Empathy Breastfeeding Guidance and Lactation Practitioner Certificate Course - Frequently Asked Questions:

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