Psychology and neuroscience of breastfeeding: an introductory course

Psychology and neuroscience of breastfeeding:

an introductory course

Directed by
Ibone Olza, MD, PhD, perinatal psychiatrist
Carmela K Baeza, MD, IBCLC

This course has been awarded 26 CERPS  (24L – 2R)

 by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

CERPs Registry Number: 319082K

The training focuses on the psychological aspects of breastfeeding and the dyadic interaction, with a special emphasis on the relation between breastfeeding, attachment and mental health.  

Methodology:

The course is recorded in english and offered entirely online. Available May 28th to August 31st 2020, at your own pace.

Includes:

* One or two weekly classes recorded on video that can be seen starting thursdays of each week.
* additional teaching material for each topic.
* Access to internal online forum for support and networking.
* Throughout the training there will be additional tasks, necessary in order to obtain the final certification.

Classes will be available for you to view at your own pace until August 31st, 2020, starting May 28th 2020.

Program:

1. Ecosystemic perspective and evolutionary reasons for breastfeeding. Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist.
2. How breastfeeding works: hormones, reflexes, mechanisms of production and composition of breast milk. Physical and psychological benefits of breastfeeding for child, mother and society. Carmela Baeza MD, IBCLC.
3. Neurophysiology of childbirth and breastfeeding.
4. Definitions of self-regulation, on demand, trust. Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
5. Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support groups as a space for maternal development. Inma Mellado, IBCLC, LLL leader
6. The beginning of breastfeeding: care during childbirth, birth and immediate puerperium. Carmela Baeza MD, IBCLC
7. The impact of interventions during childbirth on breastfeeding.  Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
8. Breastfeeding after cesarean. Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
9. Breastfeeding, attachment and mental health. Ibone Olza MD Ph infant psychiatrist
10. The brain and maternal behavior. Prolactin and oxytocin. Susanna Carmona psychologist PhD neuroscience
11. Psychology of the puerperium. Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
12. Observation of babies and dyadic interaction.  Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
13. Social and cultural aspects related to breastfeeding. What makes it so difficult to breastfeed today? María José Garrido, PhD Social and Cultural Anthropology.
14. Communication skills in breastfeeding. Inma Mellado, IBCLC, LLL leader
15. Breastfeeding observation. Common difficulties during the first weeks. Carmela Baeza MD, IBCLC
16. The role of fathers in breastfeeding. Javier de Domingo, clinical psychologist and Ibone Olza, MD PhD infant psychiatrist
17. Sexuality and lactation. Carmela Baeza MD, IBCLC
18. Ecofeminism and breastfeeding. María José Garrido, PhD Social and Cultural Anthropology.
19. Low milk supply: medical treatments and specific situations. Carmela Baeza MD, IBCLC
20. Postpartum depression and anxiety. Ibone Olza MD Ph infant psychiatrist
21. Infant sleep and breastfeeding. María Berrozpe PhD Biological Sciences, infant sleep researcher