Why appropriate certifications make a big difference when it comes to Lactation Assistance and Postnatal Fitness Training?
Creating a supportive environment that enables women to breastfeed is our collective responsibility. Only by working together will we help new moms and babies.
What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and why does it matter?
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are:
Recognized internationally as possessing the only standardized, board-certified lactation credential available.
We are experienced in a wide variety of complex breastfeeding situations.
We are competent to assist mothers with establishing and sustaining breastfeeding, even in the midst of difficulties and high-risk situations that can arise.
We are knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based practices in lactation as demonstrated through a rigorous exam process.
We abide by Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics and work within a defined Scope of Practice.
We are sensitive to the needs of both mothers and children as we work to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals.
In a world focused on strength gains, we sometimes forget that recovery is a vital part of the muscle building process.
What is an Oh Baby! Fitness® Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Instructor and why does it matter?
Exercising post-pregnancy requires specialized knowledge and focused attention to ensure safety of the mother and baby. Appropriate certification teaches instructors the science behind how pregnancy affects women’s bodies during and after pregnancy, and how these changes relate to exercise programs and physical activity.
The Oh Baby! Fitness Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Instructor Certification qualifies the instructor to teach:
A variety of exercise modalities and modifications designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum women.
To develop safe, effective and fun exercise programs that can be customized to meet the physiological and psychological needs of each individual client.
How to effectively communicate with clients to describe the physical changes pre-and postnatal women undergo, and offer exercises that foster a healthier pregnancy and ease recovery.
How to assess each client’s needs based on pregnancy trimester and/or fitness level, and how to modify exercises to correspond with their physical needs throughout pregnancy and beyond.
