Babywearing as a Therapeutic Tool to Support Postpartum Wellbeing

In this 4.5-hour continuing education course, you'll learn how babywearing supports infant development, maternal wellbeing, and infant feeding outcomes.

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Boost Infant Development and Maternal Well-being with this therapeutic tool

In this course, you'll learn how to incorporate babywearing into clinical practice to improve outcomes.

Learning Objectives for Babywearing CEU:

Participants will be able to:

Identify the 6 broad types of carriers and their function
Recognize key safety considerations for infants when babywearing
Recognize 3 benefits of babywearing as it relates to the infant’s development
Demonstrate an understanding of positioning for breastfeeding while babywearing
Relate the benefits of babywearing to mother baby dyads in various treatment settings.
Create appropriate treatment plans for babywearing as a tool to support maternal
wellbeing.

Proven Techniques for Caregiver Support

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HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE

RECORDED VIDEO Lessons

PDF Downloads

Recources

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 babywearing… the timed agenda is below.

Module One

Course Introduction

Disclosures
Learning objectives
History of babywearing

Module two

Babywearing Basics

Overview of six types of carriers
Ergonomics and safety for caregivers
Ergonomics and safety for the infant

Module three

Babywearing as a
Therapeutic Tool

Supporting the caregiver
Supporting the infant
Developmental milestones & babywearing
Babywearing & feeding support

Module four

Evaluation & Treatment

Case Study 1: NICU
Case Study 2: Early Postpartum Home Health
Case Study 3: Twins
Wrap Up

Enhance Co-Regulation and Feeding with Babywearing Interventions

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Course Instructor

Jordan Morillo, OTR/L, Certified Babywearing Consultant

Jordan Morillo is a maternal health occupational therapist and certified babywearing consultant providing perinatal support to families through her community-based private practice. In addition to babywearing, she specializes in sensory wellness and empowering families to beat feelings of parental burnout and overwhelm through a deeper understanding of their sensory needs.

Jordan was named the Outstanding Graduate of the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Austin Peay State University, before moving to Texas to pursue her occupational therapy degree at Texas Women’s University. While pursuing her masters degree, Jordan worked closely with families as a research assistant for the Agape Clinic in Dallas, TX, and spent weekends working as a feeding technician in an inpatient children’s rehabilitation program. She has since pursued a rich and diverse OT background ranging from inpatient behavioral health to working as a Rehab Director in skilled nursing.

Jordan was called to open her private practice in 2023 after the birth of her own son and his subsequent NICU stay. She completed certification as a babywearing consultant through the Center for Babywearing Studies, and is passionate about making babywearing safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all families. In less than a year of owning her own company, she has improved the lives of over 150 families through 1:1 consultations and group classes, and provided free education to thousands more via online platforms.

Instructor Disclosures

Step-by-Step Guidance on Different Ways to Carry paired with Real-World Case Studies to Guide Your Practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this babywearing course for?

Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OT & OTA)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP & SLP-A)
Physical Therapy Practitioners (PT & PTA)
... and any other professional that works with infants and new parents!

What makes this CEU course different?

This course does not promote a specific baby carrier for families but uses the therapeutic framework to focus on the needs of the family while taking into consider the potential impact on the breastfeeding relationship.

Are there prerequisites for this course?

There are no required prerequisites.

Can I count this course towards the renewal of my lactation credential?

This course is approved for 4.5 R-CERPs. 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 0.45 AOTA CEUs for occupational therapy practitioners. 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, multiple choice test)

Information about ASHA CEUs

This course will not have CEUs directly submitted to ASHA. You will receive a certificate of completion and can use the CEUs towards the 30 PDHs required for each 3-year certification.

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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