The Research Parade: Reviewing the Latest Evidence in Order to Apply it to Your Lactation Practice
Thousands of papers are published on lactation and breastfeeding each year. We know that research should drive our clinical practice. IBCLCs and lactation supporters should have access and be familiar with some of the latest research in order to provide culturally effective up-to-date evidence-based breastfeeding care. Yet how are busy lactation professionals expected to find the time? Also it can be difficult to decipher and make sense of often dense and complicated academic articles which are only understandable to researchers and academics. How often do you end up thinking "this is interesting, but how does this apply to my day-to-day practice supporting breastfeeding families?"?
This presentation discusses a selection of recently published papers chosen specifically because they can be applied by IBCLCs caring for breastfeeding dyads. We will discuss the latest evidence regarding a range of topics including: treatments for nipple pain and trauma, the impact of pain on breastfeeding after c-sections, chrononutrition, maternal worry about infant weight, ankyloglossia and flange sizing when pumping.
This lecture was originally offered as part of the GOLD Lactation Conference 2024.
Indira has supported birthing and breastfeeding families for the past 17 years. She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for 13 years and currently works as a clinician, educator and researcher. As a clinician IBCLC, she has led the Specialist Breastfeeding Clinic (Central London Community Healthcare NHS trust) for complex breastfeeding dyads for the past 6 consecutive years. As the Director of the Centre for Breastfeeding Education and Research, she created 13 years ago the Breastfeeding London Course, a 1 year-long international in-depth training course for HCPs who want to become IBCLCs. She is currently doing Doctoral studies within the Mother, Infant and Child Health research group (MIRU) in the School of Health Sciences at Dundee University. Her PhD examines breastfeeding education for HCPs, the interplay between learning needs and motivation.
Gayle Subramaniam is a lactation consultant, educator and author. She has over 15 years experience in research where, as chair of research teams, she has written, produced, and presented research internationally. Gayle is an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Breastfeeding Education and Research (CBER), delivering lactation education internationally in preparation for the IBLCE exam and publishing peer-reviewed research. She is also an Associate Editor with the Journal of Human Lactation (JHL). Gayle has a small private practice in London, UK, and is a clinician with the UK National Health Service (NHS) providing lactation care to families. Gayle has volunteered extensively in the community with The National Childbirth Trust (NCT), a national charity for pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood in the UK and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM), a major breastfeeding charity in the UK.
1. List one novel way of treating nipple pain or trauma.
2. Define what chrononutrition is and how it relates to the breastfeeding dyad.
3. Describe 2 ways in which to help mothers/parents who have c-section post-operative pain.
4. Explain two methods for improving pump flange size fitting.
Thousands of papers are published on lactation and breastfeeding each year. We know that research should drive our clinical practice. IBCLCs and lactation supporters should have access and be familiar with some of the latest research in order to provide culturally effective up-to-date evidence-based breastfeeding care. Yet how are busy lactation professionals expected to find the time? Also it can be difficult to decipher and make sense of often dense and complicated academic articles which are only understandable to researchers and academics. How often do you end up thinking "this is interesting, but how does this apply to my day-to-day practice supporting breastfeeding families?"?
This presentation discusses a selection of recently published papers chosen specifically because they can be applied by IBCLCs caring for breastfeeding dyads. We will discuss the latest evidence regarding a range of topics including: treatments for nipple pain and trauma, the impact of pain on breastfeeding after c-sections, chrononutrition, maternal worry about infant weight, ankyloglossia and flange sizing when pumping.
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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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