Infant feeding course

Pre-requisites: none

Course dates: February 22 & 23 2020 BOOK HERE

Course summary:

Infant feeding issues are a clinical presentation for many osteopaths.

SCTFANZ recognises this and has developed a 2-day program of theory and practice to help clinicians develop their practice in this clinically relevant area.

Day 1 will consider the relevant literature, osteopathic considerations and the anatomy of the child and mother. Dr Denise Cornall will be overseeing the program utilising her knowledge of the infant mother dyad developed in her PhD. Dr Jo Strybosch osteopath and lactation consultant will discuss the relevance of tongue tie. Dr Brian Freeman will be presenting the embryology and anatomy. This day of lectures is open to any interested health practitioners.

Day 2 will utilise osteopaths and lactation consultants: Dr Emily Jones will present useful exercises for mother and baby in combination with other practical techniques in a maximum ratio of 1 tutor to 6 practitioners (1:6).

Ticketing options

Osteopaths and other related professions are invited to attend Day 1 – either both the AM & PM lectures, or the Brian Freeman lecture. The two-day program is open to registered osteopaths which is the day one of lectures ad the practical component on Sunday (day 2).

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Below is the program for the two days (subject to final changes)

 

Day 1: Osteopathic Approach to Infant Feeding: Saturday Feb 22 2020

 
CLOCK FORMAT TOPIC & details Session length Staff
8.00 am Registration minutes  
8.30   Housekeeping: safety announcement, introduction &etc. 15 Chris
8.45 Lecture Feeding issues in the newborn defined 45 Denise
9.30 Lecture Tongue tie – what is it and why does it matter? 45 Jo
10.15 Morning tea Discussion in Small Groups (DSG) 30 Marion
10.45 Lecture & workshop Post-natal depression and feeding issues

How to manage PND – some practical tips

45 TBA
11.30   What does the literature say?

Tongue tie as a focus

30 Kirsty
12.00   Open Discussion / Q & A time 30 Chris
12.30   Lunch    
2.00 Lecture The orofacial structure

Overview of development of neural organs and intestinal tract.

Developmental anatomy of orofacial structures (tongue, mouth, lips, facial muscles, swallowing, pharynx, palate, hyoid, anterior neck, nerve supply)

75 Brian
3.15 Afternoon tea Discussion in Small Groups (DSG) 30 Marion
3.45 Lecture Developmental anatomy of orofacial structures (continued). Midline development (dorsal and ventral). Breast / mammary structures 75 Brian
5.00 Questions Open forum / questions on notice 30 Chris/ Brian
5.30   FINISH    

 

         
    Day 2: Osteopathic Approach to Infant Feeding: Sunday Feb 23 2020    
CLOCK FORMAT TOPIC & details Session length Staff
9.00 am Registration minutes  
9.10   Housekeeping: safety announcement, introduction.

Considerations with consent.

20 Chris
9.30 Lecture The osteopathic diagnosis & theory 30 Brendan
10.00 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 1

Assessment of Infant suck, swallow, breathe

45 Jo
10.45 Morning tea Discussion in Small Groups (DSG) 30 Marion
11.15 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 2 45 Tink
12.00 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 3 45 Denise
12.45   Lunch    
1.30 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 4 –

Exercises for parents to support sucking skills

45 Emily
2.15 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 5 45 Allison
3.00 Afternoon tea Discussion in Small Groups (DSG) 30 Marion
3.30 Workshop Technique demonstration and practice 6 45 Cate
4.15 Workshop Clinical panel and discussion – inc treating mother 60 ALL
5.15   FINISH