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Prenatal Education and Support of Breastfeeding ; Anatomy and Physiology of Breastfeeding

by Anne Eglash, MD, IBCLC, FABM
  • Duration: 60 Mins
  • Credits: 1 CERP, 1 L-CERP
  • Learning Format: webinar
  • Handout: Yes
  • Origin: GOLD Learning
Abstract:

How can you educate and support mothers prenatally to meet their breastfeeding goals? What should you look for on prenatal breast exam? What are the sequences of physiologic and hormone events that lead to the establishment of the milk supply? Find out in this module from The Milk Mob!

Learning Objectives:

Objective 1: Identify 2 infant health contraindications and 2 maternal health contraindications to breastfeeding.
Objective 2: Describe 3 demographic factors that increase the risk of not breastfeeding.
Objective 3: Explain 3 ideas that can be implemented during prenatal care to educate and support pregnant women to breastfeed.
Objective 4: Describe 3 anatomic changes associated with breast tissue differentiation during pregnancy.
Objective 5: Describe the role of prolactin and oxytocin in the function of the lactating breast.

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