Breastfed and formula fed infants have different feeding needs and can exhibit variation in patterns of typical behaviors. This training will provide information about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant, evidence based practices to support the breastfeeding family, and explore the connection between infant feeding behaviors, development, and attachment. There will be information about infant growth patterns, reflexes, hunger cues, and development. Healthy bottle feeding practices will be discussed. Additionally, information about where to access evidence based information, services available in Iowa, and an introduction to basic counseling skills to help mothers make the decision to breastfeeding including discussion of common myths and misperceptions.
