Bottle Refusal & the Breastfed Infant
Advanced Evaluation and Treatment Techniques for the Lactation-Informed Therapist
A 7-hour, self-paced continuing education course intended for OT, SLP, and PT.
This course doesn't just cover picking a bottle...
This is a deep dive into the unique approach to treatment for the breastfed infant who refuses to bottle feed.
Learning Objectives for Bottle Refusal & the Breastfed Infant
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RECOGNIZE infant oral anatomy and physiology and how it impacts the ability to feed from breast or bottle
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ANALYZE infant feeding skills to find the most appropriate alternative feeding system
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IDENTIFY 3 potential underlying causes of why the breastfed infant is refusing to bottle feed
AOTA Approved Provider, ASHA CE Approved Provider, IBLCE Long-Term Provider
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE
RECORDED VIDEO Lessons
PDF Downloads
Recources
Managing bottle refusal is more than a bottle guessing game.
Let's Look Inside the Course
Don’t feel rushed! This is a self-paced, online continuing education course. You can pause, replay, and watch the videos as many times as you’d like as you expand your understanding of how to approach those bottle refusal cases.
Module one: 2 hours 20 minutes
Foundations
- Introduction
- Review of the Anatomy of Bottle Feeding
- Review of Sensory Systems
- Review of Current "Best Practices"
Module two: 1 hours 46 minutes
Assessment & Evaluation
- Comprehensive Intake Forms
- Oral Motor Assessment
- Bottle Assessment
- Feeding Assessment
- Sensory Assessment
- Gross Motor Assessment
- Forming the Evaluation
Module three: 2 hours 58 minutes
Interventions with Case Studies
- Bottle Selection and Nuances
- Gross Motor Intervention
- Oral Motor Intervention
- Sensory Intervention
- Alternative Feeding Methods
Course Instructors
JULIE MATHENEY, MS, CCC-SLP, CLEC, IBCLC
Julie is a licensed speech pathologist (CCC-SLP), certified location educator counselor (CLEC), and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Julie works exclusively with mother-infant pairs prenatally and during the first year postpartum.
Prenatally, she educates and empowers her clients with evidence-based information about lactation, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding so they can understand normal/typical behaviors and when to ask for help.
Postpartum, she offers a holistic and integrated approach to lactation support and feeding therapy to help families reach their infant feeding goals.
Instructor Disclosures
DAIRIAN ROBERTS, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, PMH-C
Dairian received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. A lover of biomechanics, Dairian immediately specialized in hand therapy post-graduation.
After years in hand therapy (private practice and outpatient hospital), she transitioned from splints and casting to postpartum support and feeding babies. Motherhood will do that to you. Immediately after the birth of her first child, Dairian trained in traditional postpartum care and homeopathy. Determined to provide equitable care for lactation after her own racially biased care, she completed the CLEC program.
Dairian continued to receive further certification as a newborn care specialist as well as multiple manual therapy techniques. She is a passionate advocate for Black maternal health equity – providing high-quality, highly specialized, accessible care within her community.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” -Maya Angelo
Instructor Disclosures
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this bottle refusal course intended for?
This infant feeding course is designed for:
- Occupational Therapy practitioners (OT and COTA)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
- Physical Therapy practitioners (PT and PTA)
There are many courses available for other professionals, but none are taught from the therapy perspective and are also IBCLCs.
Are there prerequisites for this course?
Beyond the professional licensure as an OT/COTA, SLP/SLPA, or PT/PTA, there is no required coursework needed before enrolling in this course.
As a therapist, can I count this course toward my 90 hours of lactation-specific education?
Absolutely! To receive credit for completion, the course must be completed with 100% watch time and each participant will need to complete a post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% to ensure all learning objectives are met.
Information about AOTA CEUs
This course is approved for 0.7 AOTA CEUs. Participants will be required to:
- Complete the course in its entirety (100% of the course watched)
- Complete a multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test)
Information about ASHA CEUs
This course is eligible for 0.7 ASHA CEUs. To receive 0.7 ASHA CEUs, participants will be required to:
- Ensure you are eligible to receive ASHA CEUs! Click here for more information
- Complete the course in its entirety (watch time is tracked by the learning management system)
- Complete the multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test, 3 retakes)
- There is no option for partial credit
Information for Physical Therapists about PT CEUs
APTA does not approve individual companies and you will need to check with your individual state for online course requirements. To best prepare you can save the following:
- The certificate of completion that will be provided
- List of references
- A copy of the assessment questions
How long will I have access to the course?
6 months from the purchase date.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Refunds must be requested within 14 days of purchase by emailing [email protected]. A full refund is available if no modules have been started. A partial refund is available once ANY portion of the course has been viewed. The amount refunded is at the sole discretion of The Lactation OT LLC. There is no refund available after 14 days of purchase OR if module one has been completed. Recipients will receive acknowledgment of refund requests within 3 business days. If the request is valid per the terms listed above, the refund will be processed within 7 business days. If for any reason the course is canceled by The Lactation OT before the course is started, a full refund will be provided.
How do I request special accommodation?
Please send us an email at [email protected] at least 14 days before starting the course with further details of your request.
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(17.75 HOURS)
- Bottle Feeding Skills: Refining Clinical Reasoning for Selection and Use
- Bottle refusal & the Breastfed Infant
- Formula Feeding: Advanced Selection Strategies for Infants
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