Case Presentation of Breastfeeding Challenges in the First Week – eCourse

Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse until completed or for 1 year

Overview

This 1.25-hour course, designed for physicians and other healthcare providers, covers a case presentation of breastfeeding challenges in the first week, with discussion on evaluation, communication skills, and management.

Objectives

1. • Describe principles of active listening and empathetic communication used in counselling sessions
2. • Describe appropriate strategies for managing physiologic breast engorgement
3. • Recite elements of a care plan that minimizes the risk of breast pathology while protecting milk production

Topic Outline

• • Case presentation
• • Defining active listening
• • Trauma informed care
• • Association between mental health outcomes and breastfeeding following birth trauma
• • Engorgement management
• • Technique of motivational interviewing
• • Technique of reframing
• • Balint groups

Accreditation

CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed A Case of Breastfeeding Challenges in the First Week and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERPS: According to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) Individual CERPs Guide for Recertification, Section IIIA, education that has been awarded educational credit by another board or organization may be counted as CERPs. All IABLE courses both live and enduring are awarded continuing education credits (CMEs) from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Each CME credit can be counted as one CERP.  There is no limit to the number of CMEs that can be counted as CERPs.

Nursing Credits: All state boards for nursing licensure approve of educational offerings that are approved by the American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC). According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal. https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/

Speaker Biography
Lena Edelstein, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC is a Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Specialist in New York working alongside Dr. Lauren Macaluso in private practice within Allied Physicians Group. Dr. Edelstein completed her undergraduate studies at Haverford College, where she continues to value the lessons learned through open and thoughtful peer conversations. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her pediatric residency at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, part of the Northwell Health System. While practicing as a pediatrician, Dr. Edelstein developed a deep interest in Breastfeeding Medicine, driven by a desire to better serve her youngest patients and support their families. She was immediately drawn to providing comprehensive care for the entire dyad.

In addition to her clinical practice, she creates educational content for the Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education. Dr. Edelstein is a past participant in the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Leadership Academy and has served as past co-chair of the ABM Education Committee.

Conflicts of Interest: None