Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
about Jan Barger
Public speaking and teaching has always been one of Jan's favorite occupations ever since teaching OB in a school of nursing and then childbirth education classes after the birth of her first daughter. Developing and working in an out-of-hospital birthing center has given her a real desire to help health professionals understand how routine hospital events can impact -- for good or for ill -- the breastfeeding experience. Continuing to work with mothers and babies on a daily basis both in the hospital and in the office gives Jan a very practical approach and life situations provide plenty of humor, as well as an understanding of the importance of "story" and case studies in helping participants grasp the essentials of evidence based lactation management. Jan has spoken on dozens of topics internationally related to breastfeeding, birthing and parenting since the late 1970's, and works with two other IBCLCs teaching a week long lactation consultant preparation course, a 2 1/2 day cram/review course, a four hour "Building Bridges Between the Hospital and WIC" program, and numerous other shorter workshops and seminars. See the LEC website: www.lactationeducationconsultants.com
official bio
Jan Barger has worked in many aspects of maternal-child health including developing and coordinating an out-of-hospital birthing center in Michigan. She has been a lactation consultant since 1985 both in private practice and in practice with a large pediatric group in the Chicagoland area. She is also a director and instructor with Lactation Education Consultants, an organization that provides courses for aspiring and practicing lactation consultants. Jan served as the 1990-92 president of the International Lactation Consultant Association, and on the board of the IBLCE from 1992-1994. She lives in Wheaton, Illinois with her husband Bob, has two married daughters, one grandbaby, and one eligible son.
presentations
Jan Barger 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)
A Practical Approach to the Eleven Steps to Successful Breastfeeding
60 - 120 minutes
CERP
WHO/UNICEF's 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding are an excellent jumping off point to look at what is happening in hospitals and how changes can be made to facilitate mother/baby interaction and getting breastfeeding off to a good start. The one step that was left out has been added -- that of labor and delivery interventions -- induction, epidurals, medications, C/Section on demand...and more.
Non-latching Babies,...Frustrated Moms...Exasperated Staff
60 - 120 minutes
CERP
What to do with the baby who won't latch? How can we keep moms from giving up? Why are staff so quick to supplement? When is it appropriate -- when is it not? What is the problem with "it's TIME to feed the baby?" What behaviors do parents and staff need to be watching for to facilitate a good breastfeed?
Overcoming Common Breastfeeding Problems
60 - 180 minutes
CERP
Some problems start in the hospital -- some after mom and baby are discharged. Sore nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, slow weight gain, poor milk supply, pumping concerns, the fussy and colicky baby, sleeping through the night -- and many other issues can plague breastfeeding moms. Sometimes the solutions are simple -- sometimes complex. What does the evidence say we should be doing about these?
Parenting on Cue
30 - 75 minutes
CERP
Breastfeeding works best when babies are fed on a schedule they design themselves -- not one that is mandated for them. Parenting works best when mothers and fathers learn BabyTalk, and what their babies need to grow and thrive. This session will take a look at some of the parenting philosophies and books that are currently popular, and will help participants understand the good, the bad, and the useless.
