Breastfeeding Counseling Course
Accredited according to the World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF curriculum.
Booking options
In-Person Attendance
795
Seats
Unlimited seats
Accreditation
WHO & UNICEF
15 CME hours
Overview
Breastfeeding promotion and support in a baby-friendly hospital 20-hour course, WHO & UNICEF curriculum ( Didactic & Role play practice) Physician, nurses, midwives, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals involved in maternal and child health.
Key Highlights
WHO & UNICEF BFHI certified curriculum.
Hands-on clinical and role-play training.
Practical skills for immediate workplace application.
Learning Objectives
Explain the physiology of lactation and the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child.
Identify common breastfeeding challenges and provide evidence-based counseling.
Demonstrate effective communication skills for supporting breastfeeding mothers.
Apply WHO and national guidelines for breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support.
Full Agenda
Detailed schedule across all days
Saturday
Sep 20, 2025
Registration / Welcoming
Session 1: BFHI: a part of the global strategy
Session 2: Communication skills
Session 3: Promoting breastfeeding during pregnancy
Session 4: Protecting breastfeeding
Session 5: Birth practices and breastfeeding
Session 6: How milk gets from breast to baby
Session 7: Helping with a breastfeed (section 1-3)
Sunday
Sep 21, 2025
Session 7: Helping with a breastfeed (section 4-7)
Clinical practice 1: observing and assisting breastfeed
Clinical practice 1: observing and assisting breastfeed
Session 8: practices that assist breastfeeding
Session 9: milk supply
Session 10: Special infant situations
Session 11: if baby cannot feed at the breast
Monday
Sep 22, 2025
Session 12: breast and nipple concerns
Clinical practice 2: discussing breastfeeding with pregant women
Session 13: maternal health concerns
Session 14: on-going support for mothers + session 15: Making your hospital baby friendly
Event Location
Venue
Nifas Medical Services Company Events Room
Address
Tahlia Street, Abdul Latif Building, opposite Karam Beirut Restaurant, First Floor, Office 101, Riyadh, KSA