Description
When mothers consider the options on how to feed their infants, they need to be aware of the differences in short- and long term health outcomes between infant formula and breastfeeding. Research regarding the management of normal breastfeeding has influenced changes and health care providers are often challenged to provide the most current, up to date information and support. This program will explore common questions that health care providers often get asked by their breastfeeding clients and will review evidence-based recommendations to help mothers achieve their goals.
- This course contains three separate lessons, with a short quiz at the end of each lesson.
- Quizzes may be taken more than once for an improved score.
- You will be required to complete an evaluation at the end of this course.
- A certificate will be available after the completion of the course evaluation.
This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
Lesson 1
- Discuss evidence-based health benefits for babies.
- Identify five disease states of mothers decreased by breastfeeding.
- Describe the Supply and Demand principle
Lesson 2
- Discuss some special considerations when talking to breastfeeding mothers on the telephone.
- Discuss three questions that mothers may have regarding breastfeeding
- Educate mothers on objective signs that breastfeeding is going well.
Lesson 3
- Discuss the importance of a correctly-fitting breast shield.
- Describe the term Maximum Comfort Vacuum.
- Discuss Milk Storage Guidelines for the healthy baby.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate CEU Answering Common Breastfeeding Questions
Learning credits
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