This course is available to staff who have previously undertaken the NHS Fife / UNICEF Breastfeeding Management Course.

 Update sessions should be undertaken at least every three years.

 Fife’s Breastfeeding Strategy requires all Acute and Primary Care staff with a remit to support pregnant and breastfeeding women to undertake the Breastfeeding Management Primary Course (2 ½ days). This course will help ensure skills and knowledge remain evidence-based.

Total number of participants – 20 per course

Aims of the course:

• To review and practice the clinical skills necessary to support women in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding
• To provide an opportunity to identify and discuss current issues in infant feeding and their implications for practice.

Cost of course:           
The course is being provided in-house and there will be no charge to NHS Fife staff

Refreshments:  
Tea / Coffee will be provided

The course will be facilitated by Gina Graham, Health Visitor, and Irene Fenske, Breastfeeding Co-ordinator.

For further information please contact:

 Gina Graham, Health Visitor

House 3, Lynebank Hospital

Tel: 01383 565331

Mobile: 0774 8704901

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or

Irene Fenske, Breastfeeding Co-ordinator

Forth Park Hospital

Tel: 01592 643355 ext 2778

Mobile: 0773 4824528

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