Washington WIC – Certifier Competency Training Worksheet 12. Breastfeeding Competency Certifier is able to: Training Requirements Promote and support View the DOH STATE WIC Breastfeeding course and The Learning Center (TLC) breastfeeding as the complete the post-test with 80% or higher score. • DOH STATE WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum normal way to feed a Assess real and perceived barriers to breastfeeding. baby. WIC Manual - Volume 1 Assist adult participant to overcome barriers. • Chapter 15-Breastfeeding Be familiar with Recognize health and lifestyle contraindications to agency breast pump breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Resources Spreadsheet policies. • Breastfeeding Resources Spreadsheet (Excel) Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the assessment of normal breastfeeding. Washington WIC Breastfeeding and Baby Analyze breastfeeding problems using evidence- Behavior Materials (WAWIC webpage): based information as the standard. • Healthy Sleep for you and baby Evaluate the impact of returning to work or school • Understanding Baby’s Cues and the participant’s breastfeeding goals. • Why babies cry? Answer common questions about breastfeeding. • Crib Card Identify participants who need a breast pump. Staff Resource Refer participants who need a breast pump to staff • Breastfeed right from the start! who issue breast pumps. Participant Nutrition Education Handouts These are available from the Fulfillment Center: • 10 Tips for Dads to Help Support Breastfeeding Moms • How Does Formula Compare to Breastmilk? • Baby’s First Month Nut Ed Card • Breastmilk Storage Guidelines • Breastmilk Storage Guidelines Magnets 1 - Continued on Next Page - Washington WIC – Certifier Competency Training Worksheet 12. Breastfeeding Competency Certifier is able to: Training Requirements • Busy Moms • Colostrum • Confidence –Don’t Shy Away • Encouragement -Give a Breastfeeding Mom Your Loving Support Book • Amy Spangler: “Breastfeeding: Keep It Simple” Additional Training Resources WA-State WIC – Breastfeeding Resources and Help Within Reach – Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington USDA – Loving Support Learning Management System • DOH STATE WIC – Baby Behaviors Book • La Leche League: The Breastfeeding Answer Book, Nancy Mohrbacher, Julie Stock, and LA Leche League International, 2003 Be sure to discuss any outstanding questions or issues with certifier. Document completion of this competency on Certifier Competency Training Documentation Form. For persons with disabilities, this document is available on request in other formats. To submit a request, please call 1-800-841-1410 (TDD/TYY 711). DOH-961-1118 February 2021 2 .