Description
This one-hour course explains how mothers’ milk volumes are initiated, built and maintained throughout the breastfeeding journey. The normal progression of human lactation is described along with normal infant sucking patterns. A review of lactation risk factors is presented by examining current research. Proactive interventions that can positively impact lactation success are included in the presentation.
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
- Describe the normal progression of human lactation.
- Identify how newborn sucking patterns affect maternal milk volume production.
- Identify several evolving trends in maternal health demographics that are associated with delayed onset of lactogenesis or suboptimal milk production.
Lesson 2
- Discuss potential benefits of preventing low milk volumes in at risk mothers
Lesson 3
- Summarize evidence-based strategies and technologies that can be used proactively to prevent milk volume issues in mothers at risk for low milk volumes.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate CEU Initiation of Lactation: At Risk Mothers and Proactive Interventions
Learning credits
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