Denise Altman, RN, IBCLC, LCCE
Expertise
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Advocacy for Breastfeeding
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Anatomy and Physiology of Infant Feeding
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Body Modifications and Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Classes
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Depression in Breastfeeding Mothers
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Elimination Diet for Breastfeeding
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Hospital Practice/Policy and Breastfeeding
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Induced Lactation
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Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding
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Internet Practice Issues for Breastfeeding Counseling
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Jaundice and Breastfeeding
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Lactation Management for the Health Care Professional
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Latching Theory and Techniques
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Low Milk Production
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Marketing and New Media for Lactation Professionals
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Parenting Techniques
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Pediatrician's Office Practice Issues for Breastfeeding Specialists
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Premature Breastfeeding Babies
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Professional Education for Breastfeeding
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Right Brain Learning Activities for Breastfeeding Mothers
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Stress & Burnout in professionals
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Teen Breastfeeding Mothers
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Tongue-Tie Assessment and Treatment
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Tools for Breastfeeding Management
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Work - life balance
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Communication Skills for Breastfeeding Specialists
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Counseling Methods for Breastfeeding Specialists
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Culture and Breastfeeding
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Ethics of Breastfeeding Counseling/Practice
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Humor and Breastfeeding
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In-Patient Lactation Management
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Maternal Assessment for Breastfeeding
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Multiples and Breastfeeding
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Private Practice Lactation Consultation Business Issues
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WIC Counseling Methods
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Working and Breastfeeding
Upcoming Conferences
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September 16, 2013Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,United States
Previous Conferences
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May 3, 2013 - May 5, 2013St. Louis,Missouri,United States
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March 1, 2013 - March 3, 2013Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,United States
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Midlands Regional Breastfeeding WorkshopJanuary 25, 2013Columbia,South Carolina,United States
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All The Best Foundations for Lactation PracticeSeptember 6, 2012Columbia,South Carolina,United States
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May 3, 2012 - May 4, 2012Springfield,Massachusetts,United States
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East Metro Health District-Lactation Fast TrackNovember 18, 2011Lawrenceville,Georgia,United States
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WIC: We Influence Change, Mind, Body and SoulOctober 24, 2011 - October 26, 2011Durham,North Carolina,United States
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NC WIC-Breastfeeding Leadership ConferenceApril 27, 2011 - April 29, 2011Greensboro,North Carolina,United States
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Edwardsville BF Taskforce,"Breastfeeding From A to D (Assessment to Vitamin D)"March 24, 2011Fairview Heights,Illinois,United States
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SC Perinatal Association-Annual UpdateMarch 18, 2011Columbia,South Carolina,United States
About the Speaker
Using a high energy presentation style coupled with interactive learning techniques, Denise will vitalize your conference participants, and leave them feeling recharged. Drawing from multiple modalities, her sessions meet the needs of any adult learner. Denise has been a maternal-child health nurse since 1992, a certified birth educator since 1995, and a Registered Lactation Consultant since 1998. Although she is now in private practice, during her hospital tenure she served as an active participant for Disaster Training, Hospital Ethics Committee, Competency Assessment and Training, and JCAHO Preparation and Inspection.
Official Bio for Brochure
Denise Altman is a private practice lactation consultant and nurse educator, as the owner of All The Best in Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to that, she has worked in a variety of roles in the healthcare system from staff nurse to clinical educator, with twenty years experience in Maternal/Child Health. She is also a freelance writer with numerous articles for parents and healthcare professionals in print, as well as two medical textbooks, “History and Assessment: It’s All in the Details” and Mentoring Our Future". Denise is a professional speaker who enjoys presenting at both small local venues and international conferences. On a personal note, Denise is the mother of three children, and celebrates seventeen years of marriage to Jim.
Presentations
This speaker is pleased to provide presentations on the following topics to professional and parenting conferences. Presentations on other topics may be available upon request and subject to sufficient development lead-time. (For CERP topics, required paperwork will be provided promptly to meet CERP deadlines.)
Passion to Ashes: Burning Out and Burning Up
Breastfeeding advocates feel strongly about their work-so much that it can take over their life. There is a difference between stress and burnout; learn how to identify overload, setting limits, scheduling down time, and especially letting go of outcomes. Practical “real life” suggestions and discussions are offered.
Shared Responsibility Builds A Breastfeeding Community
As resources grow tighter for advocates and families, it is especially important to link systems of support. Using lots of group interaction, we will identify internal and external resources, depending on the point of view. For example, the hospital LC can look at prenatal programs, bedside support by nurses, and outpatient services. The doctor has office staff, LLL, and peer referrals. After potential resources are identified, further discussion centers on linking these resources for the benefit of the breastfeeding family. Emphasis is placed on organizations, specifically people, working together as one community.
Multiple teaching strategies used with small group work. This session in particular has a working "take home" element.
Listen To Me! Effective Communication for Delivery and Retention
Mothers get a large volume of information during pregnancy and postpartum; research shows that they only retain about 50%. From breastfeeding classes to telephone triage, effective communication is critical for the message to be heard. In addition, any type of teaching should be evaluated on an ongoing basis; this includes one to one discussion. Tips, tricks, and common problems are addressed.
Session may be extended for a working componet.
Changing Outcomes with Prenatal Education
"We've always done it that way." If you are saying that about your prenatal education classes, it's time to make a change. Learn how to redevelop your class or program so that it is fresh and your message is heard. Creative teaching strategies using adult learning concept can really make an impact.
Small group work.
The Numbers Game
To grow your practice or hospital program, you have to prove your successes in terms that an administrator or layperson can understand. It's all about numbers and language-and you must learn to speak fluently to the business people. Learn how to track and report rates, write professional proposals, evaluate outcomes and create a need. In addition, learn how to effectively utilize your best ally-the moms!
Critical Thinking Clues From Assessment
Assessment is more that just a quick look at at the feeding or the breast. To identify breastfeeding issues, assessment must a stepping stone process. Learn key elements, as well as how to apply what you see, hear, and feel using critical thinking skills.
May be paired with History session to create a full morning or half-day conference. May also include a clinical element with nursing dyads for a hands on segment.
Client History: The Story in the Details
The two most important elements of providing professional breastfeeding support are taking a complete history and performing a detailed physical assessment. Yet, a history or full feeding observation can sometimes seem too lengthy a process when understaffed or short on time, not to mention a little tedious. This fun, interactive session changes that by incorporating information gathering techniques and tips. It also includes skills for applying patient information to critical thinking process using role play and case study examples.
Assessment componet may be added for a half-day or full morning conference.
Mentoring Our Future
Many professionals recognize the need for mentoring newcomers, but often have no idea where or how to get started. This session will begin with an overview of mentoring, an examination of existing programs, creation of a program, as well elements of a good mentor. The heart of the session will cover choosing individuals for mentoring (finding a good fit), identifying learning needs, individualized teaching modalities, and setting limits. There is also a review of mentoring options, from simple role shadowing to internships.
This is applicable to any worksite environment, not just lactation.
Dear Doc: Written and Verbal Reporting with the Physician
Communication of consult finding is an ethics standard for lactation consultants. However, many LC’s are challenged by creating a concise written report, not to mention giving a verbal review of findings. This session will help LC’s and other healthcare professions develop effective consult notes, forms, and professional letters. In addition, identification of when to call report is addressed; with role playing and case discussion.
