Join Jennifer Smilowitz and Heather Wasser for the session The Magic of Human Milk: Understanding Baby Behavior and Supporting Families With Their Infant Feeding Decisions as they explore the incredible benefits of human milk and how baby behavior deeply influences how families feed their infants. We will examine why healthy newborns’ feeding patterns sometimes don’t align with mothers’ initial breastfeeding goals, and how this gap can lead to unexpected challenges.
By understanding the benefits of human milk and typical infant behavior and cues, staff can better support families with compassionate guidance that honors both the science of breastfeeding and the realities of family experiences. Learn how this knowledge empowers families to navigate feeding with confidence, fostering stronger breastfeeding outcomes and healthier, happier babies.
Objectives:
- Describe the unique benefits and “magic” of human milk for infant health and development.
- Explain how typical baby behavior and feeding patterns influence family feeding decisions.
- Identify common reasons why healthy newborns’ feeding behaviors may not align with mothers’ initial breastfeeding goals.
- Apply knowledge of infant cues and behavior to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to families.
- Empower staff to guide families confidently through infant feeding decisions, promoting positive breastfeeding outcomes and family well-being.
CEUs: This activity awards 1.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. California WIC Association has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) program. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, California WIC Association attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions.
Free for members / WIC staff
$25 for non-members
