Lab Work for Targeted and Individualized Support for Low Milk Production
Many people providing clinical lactation care feel like they're taking a shot in the dark when it comes to supporting parents with increasing milk supply. With a thorough understanding of how the endocrine system works, peripheral to and overlapping lactation, true trouble shooting can be done. Learn about investigative lab work and targeted, individualized, approaches for low milk supply. This presentation offers a deeper, actionable understanding of endocrinology and lactation.
This lecture was originally offered as part of the GOLD Lactation Conference 2024.
Jessica has been invested in looking deeper into lasting outcomes for breastfeeding challenges for 18 years. "Medically complicated", herself, she has an appreciation for seeking answers for her favorite question: "Why?".
Her doula background added an appreciation for the importance of whole person, whole family approaches. She earned her IBCLC credential in 2009 and has a private practice in the Triangle area of North Carolina where she provides home visits and also works in a team to provide integrative care through the North Carolina Tongue Tie Center. In a culmination of her doula background and passion for supporting breastfeeding, Jessica worked with a team to develop Bridge for Breastfeeding, a program for those who wish to empower families with high quality prenatal preparation. Through these many collaborative efforts, Jessica is hopeful in seeing families more fully supported in all their postpartum needs. She also enjoys time with her husband and 4 children, ranging in age from 21 to 11, all of whom were breastfed, but none easily. In addition to being a dedicated Whovian, she also loves traveling, food adventures, and working toward equity in healthcare.
1. Analyze the milk production cycle and process of the hormones of lactation
2. Describe how thyroid hormone is produced and how it overlaps with lactation
3. Explain pituitary function and factors that affect it
4. Name 2 lab tests which could be potentially useful for people with low milk supply to obtain and how they can be interpreted specific to lactation
Many people providing clinical lactation care feel like they're taking a shot in the dark when it comes to supporting parents with increasing milk supply. With a thorough understanding of how the endocrine system works, peripheral to and overlapping lactation, true trouble shooting can be done. Learn about investigative lab work and targeted, individualized, approaches for low milk supply. This presentation offers a deeper, actionable understanding of endocrinology and lactation.
Accreditation
CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs), Certified Lactation Educators (CLEs), Childbirth Educators (CBEs) and Doulas. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. This program is approved for 1 L-CERP.
AAFP CME Credits for Physicians & Nurses
The American Academy of Family Physicians has reviewed this activity and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 04/01/2025 to 04/01/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is approved for 1 AAFP Elective CME credit.
Dietetic CPEUs - Continuing Professional Education Units
Applicable to Dieticians & Nutritionists, this program is approved for 1 Dietetic CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration - the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hours
This program is accredited through the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC) for 1 Contact Hour (0.1 MEAC CEU).
It is also recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) for 1 CEU/Contact Hour. Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation for 1 Nursing Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours are valid until 04/02/2026.
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