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Breastfeeding Counseling Course

Accredited according to the World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF curriculum.

Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nifas Medical Services Company Events Room
By Nifas Medical Services Company
CME 15 Hours Accredited Certificate In-Person

Booking options

In-Person Attendance

795

✓ Certificate ✓ CME Credits

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

1

Explain the physiology of lactation and the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child.

2

Identify common breastfeeding challenges and provide evidence-based counseling.

3

Demonstrate effective communication skills for supporting breastfeeding mothers.

4

Apply WHO and national guidelines for breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support.

Full Agenda

Detailed schedule across all days

Saturday

Sep 20, 2025

08:00 - 16:00
08:00

Registration / Welcoming

08:30

Session 1: BFHI: a part of the global strategy

09:00

Session 2: Communication skills

09:45

Session 3: Promoting breastfeeding during pregnancy

11:15

Session 4: Protecting breastfeeding

13:00

Session 5: Birth practices and breastfeeding

14:00

Session 6: How milk gets from breast to baby

15:00

Session 7: Helping with a breastfeed (section 1-3)

Sunday

Sep 21, 2025

08:00 - 16:00
08:00

Session 7: Helping with a breastfeed (section 4-7)

09:00

Clinical practice 1: observing and assisting breastfeed

10:00

Clinical practice 1: observing and assisting breastfeed

10:45

Session 8: practices that assist breastfeeding

14:00

Session 9: milk supply

14:45

Session 10: Special infant situations

15:30

Session 11: if baby cannot feed at the breast

Monday

Sep 22, 2025

09:00 - 13:00
09:00

Session 12: breast and nipple concerns

10:15

Clinical practice 2: discussing breastfeeding with pregant women

11:00

Session 13: maternal health concerns

12:00

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