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Abstract Reviews Regarding Prevention of Mastitis
Cost
$5.00 non-members
$4.50 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 30-minute course involves the review of research abstracts regarding the prevention of mastitis.
Objectives
- Describe the relationship between probiotic treatment with ligilactobacillus salvarius PS2 during pregnancy and lactation and risk/severity of lactational mastitis
- Describe evidence-based strategies to prevent mastitis
Topic Outline- Review the Clinical Question and Review the Abstracts of the Following Articles
- Jiménez E, Manzano S, Schlembach D, Arciszewski K, Martin R, Ben Amor K, Roelofs M, Knol J, Rodríguez JM, Abou-Dakn M, Premium Study Group. Ligilactobacillus salivarius PS2 Supplementation during Pregnancy and Lactation Prevents Mastitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Microorganisms. 2021 Sep 11;9(9):1933. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9091933
- Crepinsek MA, Taylor EA, Michener K, Stewart F Interventions for Preventing Mastitis After Childbirth Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 9, Art. No.:CD007239
Accreditation
CMEs: This Enduring Material activity, Abstract Reviews Regarding Prevention of Mastitis, has been reviewed and is acceptable for 0.5 credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Term of approval begins 2/14/2023. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.5(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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/Author Biography
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to family medicine, she has been practicing breastfeeding medicine since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and has been an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a free bimonthly breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Dr. Eglash is founder and president of The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of breastfeeding-knowledgeable medical systems and communities.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Abstract Reviews Regarding SARS-CoV-2 and Lactation
Cost
$10 non-members
$9 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour course involves the review of research abstracts regarding SARS-CoV-2 and lactation.
Objectives
- Discuss the antibody findings in human milk after the COVID-19 vaccine
- Describe the relationship between a child’s risk of testing positive for COVID-19 based on a history of breastfeeding
- Discuss the most common short-term side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine during lactation
- Describe evidence of the activity of antibodies in human milk against the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Topic Outline- Review the Clinical Question and Review the Abstracts of the Following Articles
- Kathryn J. Gray, MD, PhD; Evan A. Bordt, PhD; Caroline Atyeo, BS; Elizabeth Deriso, PhD; Babatunde Akinwunmi, MD, MPH, MMSc; Nicola Young, BA; Aranxta Medina Baez, BS; Lydia L. Shook, MD; Dana Cvrk, CNM; Kaitlyn James, PhD, MPH; Rose De Guzman, PhD; Sara Brigida, BA; Khady Diouf, MD; Ilona Goldfarb, MD, MPH; Lisa M. Bebell, MD; Lael M. Yonker, MD; Alessio Fasano, MD; S. Alireza Rabi, MD; Michal A. Elovitz, MD; Galit Alter, PhD; Andrea G. Edlow, MD, MSc Coronovirus disease 2019 vaccine response in pregnant and lactating women: a cohort study Am J of Obstet Gyn Sept 2021 303e1
- Verd S, Ramakers J, Vinuela I, Martin-Delgado MI, Prohens A, Díez R. Does breastfeeding protect children from COVID-19? An observational study from pediatric services in Majorca, Spain. Int Breastfeed J. 2021 Oct 18;16(1):83. doi: 10.1186/s13006-021-00430-z. PMID: 34663389
- Kachikis A, Englund JA, Singleton M, Covelli I, Drake AL, Eckert LO. Short-term Reactions Among Pregnant and Lactating Individuals in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Aug 2;4(8):e2121310. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.21310
- Young BE, Seppo AE, Diaz N, Rosen-Carole C, Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Cruz Vasquez JM, Ferri-Huerta R, Nguyen-Contant P, Fitzgerald T, Sangster MY, Topham DJ, Järvinen KM. Association of Human Milk Antibody Induction, Persistence, and Neutralizing Capacity With SARS-CoV-2 Infection vs mRNA Vaccination. JAMA Pediatr. 2021 Nov 10:e214897. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.4897
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Abstract Reviews Regarding SARS-CoV-2 and Lactation and deemed it acceptable for up to 1 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1(L) CERP recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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/Author Biography
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to family medicine, she has been practicing breastfeeding medicine since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and has been an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a free bimonthly breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Dr. Eglash is founder and president of The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of breastfeeding-knowledgeable medical systems and communities.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Abstract Reviews Regarding Weight Changes Among Term Breastfed Newborns
Cost
$5.00 non-members
$4.50 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 30-minute course involves the review of 2 research abstracts regarding weight changes among term breastfed newborns.
Objectives
- Explain the average newborn weight loss by day 2 and 3 of life
- Explain the relationship between intravenous fluid administration to mothers during labor and risk of higher weight loss among breastfed newborns
Topic Outline- Review the Clinical Question and Review the Abstracts of the Following Articles
- Biudicelli M, Hassler M, Blanc J et al (2020) Influence of intrapartum maternal fluids on weight loss in breastfed newborns J Mat-Fetal & Neo Med DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1731453
- DiTomasso D, Cloud M. Systematic Review of Expected Weight Changes After Birth for Full-Term, Breastfed Newborns JOGNN 2019 Nov;48(6):593-603 doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2019.09.004
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Abstract Reviews Regarding Weight Changes Among Term Breastfed Newborns and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.5(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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/Author Biography
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to family medicine, she has been practicing breastfeeding medicine since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and has been an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a free bimonthly breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Dr. Eglash is founder and president of The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of breastfeeding-knowledgeable medical systems and communities.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation – eCourse
Cost
$7.50 non-members
$6.75 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 45-minute course focuses on the anatomy and histology of the breast, development during pregnancy, and lactational physiology. This course is part of a 5-day Comprehensive Breastfeeding Medicine Course for Physicians and Other Providers.
Objectives
- Describe gross anatomy of the breast
- Understand histologic appearance of the breast
- Review breast changes during pregnancy and lactation
- Describe the role of prolactin and oxytocin in the function of the lactating breast
- Recognize congenital variations of breast development
Topic Outline
- Review of anatomy (e.g. nipples, areola, vasculature)
- Breast histology
- Normal and pathological anatomic changes during pregnancy
- Hormonal control of lactation
- Congenital variations of the breast
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Anatomy and physiology of lactation and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.75(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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
Katrina B. Mitchell MD, is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, and international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) whose practice includes the care and surgery of women with breast cancer and benign breast disease. She also treats maternal complications of lactation, and has a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum breast cancer.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Basics of Breastfeeding Support for the NICU or PICU Dyad
Cost
Students: $15
Regular: $25
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
Lactating parents of premature and/or ill infants in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units need support of several dimensions. Given the superior health outcomes for human milk-fed premature and ill infants, this course is designed to educate NICU/PICU teams (nurses, physicians, dietitians, health professional students) on how to encourage provision of breastmilk, support the establishment and maintenance of milk production, and troubleshoot lactation problems associated with pumping, being back to work and transitioning the infant to the breast/chest.
Objectives
- Identify health risks to premature infants who are not fed human milk.
- Identify maternal health risks of not lactating.
- Explain differences between mothers' own milk and pasteurized donor human milk.
- Identify maternal health conditions that are contraindications or that warrant special consideration during lactation.
- Explain parental barriers to providing expressed human milk, and opportunities to help.
- Describe breast anatomy and hormones of milk production and release.
- Identify maternal risk factors for insufficient milk production.
- Explain the physiologic process of secretory activation.
- Describe key factors in the establishment and maintenance of milk production.
- Describe how to counsel the parent of a premature infant on the importance of a human milk diet.
- Identify risks of delay in lactation.
- Explain the importance and technique of oral care for the preterm infant.
- Describe skin to skin and the importance for a premature dyad.
- Recognize key management strategies during engorgement.
- Explain how fresh mother's own milk is superior to older, frozen expressed milk.
- Describe how bolus and continuous feedings differ in terms of quality.
- Describe basic principles of fortifying mother's own milk.
- Explain to a parent how to perform manual expression of the breasts.
- Understand basic principles of operating breast pumps.
- Counsel parents on proper breast shield size.
- Explain key techniques of breastmilk expression and milk storage.
- Identify problems that can occur among parents who exclusively pump milk.
- Explain how the parent's milk production can be incorporated as vital sign for a NICU patient.
- Identify insufficient glandular tissue.
- Describe aspects of emotional support for the lactating parent of a NICU patient.
- Identify support strategies for a lactating NICU parent who has difficulty being present in the NICU.
- Describe paced bottle feeding.
- Describe pharmacologic properties of medications that determine their transmission into breastmilk.
- Identify unsafe medications during lactation.
- Explain how to counsel the lactating parent on the use of marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol during lactation.
- Identify evidence-based resources for medications during lactation.
- Explain strategies for establishing effective breastfeeding for term infants who are cared for in the NICU.
- Describe how breastfeeding can be incorporated in the care of a term infant who is in the NICU for low blood sugars.
- Describe support of breastfeeding when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia.
Topic Outline
- Risks of a non-human milk diet for the NICU or PICU patient
- Demographics of human milk feeding in the NICU
- The basics of anatomy and physiology of lactation
- Support the establishment of successful lactation early postpartum
- Preparing and delivering expressed human milk for the NICU or PICU patient
- All about pumps- educating the lactating parent on pump use, and trouble-shooting pump-related problems
- Transitioning the human milk-fed NICU or PICU patient to the breast
- Medications during lactation
- Medical indications for supplementation for term infants in the NICU
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Basics of Breastfeeding Support for the NICU or PICU Dyad and deemed it acceptable for up to 5.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CMEs can be used for nurse credit hours. 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/This course has been allocated 5.5 L CERPs by IBLCE Long Term Provider #CLT 117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.The Commission of Dietetic Registration has awarded Prior Approval of 5.5 CPEUs for this education activity.
Speakers
Stephanie Attarian MD, IBCLC
Neonatology/Breastfeeding Medicine
Assistant Professor
Dept of Pediatrics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TennesseeAnne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM
Family Medicine/Breastfeeding Medicine
Clinical Professor
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WisconsinSarah Jordan-Crow MD
Neonatal/Perinatal Fellow
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland, OhioEliza Meyers MD, IBCLC
Neonatology/Breastfeeding Medicine
Assistant Professor
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, ConnecticutStephanie Ryan RN, IBCLC
Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Winona State University and Viterbo University
LaCrosse, WisconsinLiliana Simon MD, IBCLC
Pediatric Critical Care/Breastfeeding Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Maryland
Rockville, MarylandConflicts of Interest
None
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Bedsharing and Breastfeeding – eCourse
Cost
$7.50 non-members
$6.75 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 45-minute course involves reading a peer reviewed journal article on the topic of bedsharing, followed by questions pertaining to the article.
Objectives
- Outline hazardous risk factors with bedsharing
- Explain how to counsel a family on bedsharing during lactation, and how to minimize risk
- Explain the association between breastfeeding, bedsharing and risk of SUIDs
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Bedsharing and Breastfeeding and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.75 (L) CERP recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
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/Conflicts of Interest
None
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Breastfeeding an Infant or Child with Type 1 Diabetes – eCourse
Cost
$5.00 non-members
$4.50 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 30-minute course involves reading a peer-reviewed journal article on the topic of breastfeeding a child with type 1 diabetes, followed by questions pertaining to the article.
Objectives
- Explain strategies to continue breastfeeding in infants or young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
- Describe how to carb count a feeding at the breast
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Breastfeeding an Infant or Child with Type 1 Diabetes and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.5 (L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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/Conflicts of Interest
None
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Breastfeeding Medicine in Ukraine – eCourse
Cost
There is no cost for this eCourse.
Registration provides access to the eCourse for 1 year.Overview
This 1-hour course is a recording from a presentation provided by Dr. Lena Barska, a pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist in Ukraine, discussing the state of breastfeeding in Ukraine.
Objectives
- Explain the current state of breastfeeding in Ukraine
- Recite challenges to breastfeeding in Ukraine before the war and due to the war
Topic Outline
- Introduction to the history of Dr. Barska’s practice
- The status of lactation education and services
- Challenges to breastfeeding
- Demographics of breastfeeding
- Violations to the Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
- International Breastfeeding Week in August 2021
- The history of conflicts between Ukraine and Russia
- The impact of the war on infant feeding
Accreditation
This recorded course has been allocated 1 (L) CERP recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.Speaker
Lina Barska MD, PhD, IBCLC is a pediatrician from Kharkiv, Ukraine. She is the director and owner of a private pediatric medical center, launched in 2016, where all of the physicians and staff have lactation consultant training. She is the founder of the course entitled "Breastfeeding Medicine for Doctors in Ukraine", and she has been teaching this course to physicians since 2018. She is currently living in Israel with her husband and 10 year old son Live, until they can safely return to Ukraine.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Breastfeeding Policies and Demographics – eCourse
Cost
$5.00 non-members
$4.50 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 30-minute course will cover the Innocenti Declaration, the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, the Code of Marketing for Breastmilk Substitutes, contraindications to breastfeeding, and breastfeeding demographics in the USA. This course is part of a 5-day Comprehensive Breastfeeding Medicine Course for Physicians and Other Providers.
Objectives
- Recite at least 5 of the 10 Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative steps
- Describe the purpose and 3 important directives of The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
- Describe 2 characteristics associated with increased likelihood of breastfeeding and decreased likelihood of breastfeeding
- Explain 3 relative contraindications to breastfeeding for the infant, and 3 for the mother
Topic Outline
- The Innocenti Declaration
- Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
- Breastfeeding demographics in the USA
- Healthy People 2030 Objectives
- Special considerations and relative contraindications to breastfeeding
- Code of marketing for breastmilk substitutes
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Breastfeeding policies- Baby friendly hospital initiative, The code of Marketing for Breastmilk substitutes and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 0.5(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to practicing family medicine, she has been a board certified lactation consultant since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and was an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast. Dr. Eglash is the founder and president of the Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Breastfeeding with HIV – eCourse
Cost
$15.00 non-members
$13.50 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 90-minute course involves reading 2 peer reviewed journal articles on the topic of ethics pertaining to breastfeeding and HIV, followed by questions pertaining to these articles.
Objectives
- Describe the risks and benefits providers must discuss with lactating parents who are HIV positive, including the risks of HIV transmission to the infant for a woman living with HIV with an undetectable viral load
- List ethical considerations that make shared decision making around breastfeeding important for people living with HIV
- Explain why breastfeeding by people living with HIV does not meet the criteria for criminalization
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Breastfeeding with HIV and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 2/14/23 to 2/13/24. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.5 (E) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
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/Conflicts of Interest
None
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Case Presentation of a Breastfed Infant with Acute Respiratory Distress due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection – eCourse
Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1.25-hour course reviews a case presentation and discussion on the breastfeeding management of an infant hospitalized with acute respiratory distress due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Objectives
- Describe the impact of respiratory distress on infant feeding
- Discuss considerations when deciding on a feeding plan for an infant in respiratory distress
Topic Outline
- Case presentations of a 5 week old-breastfed infant admitted to the hospital due to acute respiratory failure
- Risks of feeding a child with viral bronchiolitis in acute respiratory distress
- Barriers to breastfeeding a hospitalized infant with viral bronchiolitis in acute respiratory distress
- Risks related to aspiration of breastmilk
- Importance of breastfeeding and breastmilk for ill infants, and specifically the benefit of breastfeeding among infants with RSV
- Special considerations in direct breastfeeding for an infant in acute respiratory distress
- Support of the lactating parent during infant hospitalization
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of The Breastfed Infant in Acute Respiratory Distress 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.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.25 (L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
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/Speakers
Liliana Simon MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a Pediatric Critical Care physician and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She is unique in combining her areas of expertise – Pediatric Critical Care and Breastfeeding Medicine - to improve breastfeeding support for the hospitalized child, especially in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in challenging situations such as newborns with complex congenital heart disease and infants with severe respiratory illnesses. She is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and a Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of São Paulo in Brazil and completed further training in Montreal, Canada and Dallas. Dr. Simon is on the Board of Directors of IABLE and a member of the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition. Dr Simon has lectured on Breastfeeding and Pediatric Critical Care in the U.S. and internationally and has written breastfeeding medicine protocols for the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Case Presentation of a Breastfeeding Dyad with Insufficient Milk Transfer and Borderline Milk Production – eCourse
Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1.25-hour course reviews a case presentation and discussion regarding a lactating parent with borderline milk production associated with insufficient milk transfer during breastfeeding.
Objectives
- Discuss how milk production can influence milk transfer.
- Explain strategies to increase milk transfer when there is low or borderline production.
Topic Outline
- Case presentation of a breastfeeding dyad where there is insufficient milk transfer in the setting of borderline low milk production
- Review of reasons for low milk production
- Laboratory work up for low milk production
- Shared decision-making discussion
- Options for increasing milk production and milk transfer at the breast
- Review of switch feeding
- Bottle preference- challenges and management strategies
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of Insufficient Milk Transfer 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.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.25 (L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
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/Speakers
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to practicing family medicine, she has been a board-certified lactation consultant since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and is a member of the editorial review board for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal. She is the president of the Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE), and the cofounder and first president of the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine.
She co-hosts and produces a breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Case Presentation of a Breastfeeding Infant with Proctocolitis – eCourse
Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1.25-hour course reviews a case presentation and discussion regarding a lactating mother whose infant has proctocolitis.
Objectives
- Describe the physical exam findings of an infant with allergic proctocolitis
- Explain the differential diagnosis of blood streaked stools in a breastfeeding infant
- Outline a treatment strategy for a lactating dyad when the infant has proctocolitis
- Describe the relationship between over production of milk and blood streaked stools
Topic Outline
- Case presentation of a lactating dyad whose baby has blood-streaked stools
- Examination of the lactating dyad whose baby has blood-streaked stools
- Differential diagnosis of blood streaked stools in a breastfeeding infant
- Cause of allergic proctocolitis
- Demographics of allergic proctocolitis
- Most common food proteins to cause allergic proctocolitis
- Treatment strategy for a lactating dyad when the infant has proctocolitis
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of a Breastfeeding Infant with Proctocolitis and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.25(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to practicing family medicine, she has been a board certified lactation consultant since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and was an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Case Presentation of a Female Desiring Induction of Lactation for Adoption
Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1.25-hour course addresses a case of a woman desiring induction of lactation for adoption.
Objectives
- List pertinent topics to discuss with a person who desires induction of lactation
- Explain options for breast preparation for induction of lactation
- Describe management of induction of lactation after stopping hormones for breast preparation
- Review means of feeding support for the dyad before and after returning home
Topic Outline
- Case presentation of a woman who would like to induce lactation for an upcoming adoption
- Introductory topics to discuss with a person exploring induction of lactation
- History and physical exam findings that pertain to induction of lactation
- Timeline for the process of induction, based on when the adoptive parent will have their infant
- Breast preparation for induction
- Pumping and collecting milk after breast preparation
- Hospital routines and policies on adoption and surrogacy
- Topics to discuss with adoptive parents about getting off to a great start with feeding
- Outpatient support both in the region where the infant is born and when back at home
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of a Female Desiring Induction of Lactation for Adoption and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: IABLE, Long Term Provider #117-04, allocates 1.25 (L) CERP recognized by IBLCE for this recorded course.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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/Speakers
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to practicing family medicine, she has been a board certified lactation consultant since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and was an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Case Presentation of a Lactating Mother with a Neurological Illness
Cost
Members: $9 (You must be logged in to receive member pricing)
Non-Members: $10
Includes access to this eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour course discusses management of a lactating mother with a neurologic illness and a premature infant.
Objectives
- Describe 3 barriers to breastfeeding for a mother with a neurologic illness
- List 3 ways to support a breastfeeding mother with a neurologic condition
Topic Outline
- Review of a case of a lactating mother with spinal muscle atrophy
- Special considerations regarding lactation with a variety of neurologic illnesses
- Pumping and breastfeeding logistics for a mother with spinal muscle atrophy
- Social support for lactating mothers with neurologic illness
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation of a Lactating Mother with a Neurologic Illness and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: IABLE, Long Term Provider #117-04, allocates 1 (L) CERP recognized by IBLCE for this recorded course.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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 Bio
Stephanie Attarian MD is a neonatologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University. She is also a fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. She provides breastfeeding education for medical students, residents, and fellows at her medical institution, and is an instructor for IABLE physician education courses.
Conflicts of Interest
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Case Presentation of a Lactating Mother with Severe Deep Breast Pain – eCourse
Cost
$12.50 non-members
$11.25 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1.25-hour course reviews a case presentation and discussion regarding a lactating mother with severe deep breast pain.
Objectives
- Explain differential diagnosis of deep persistent breast pain during lactation
- Outline a diagnostic and treatment strategy for deep persistent breast pain during lactation
Topic Outline
- Case presentation of a lactating mother with breast pain
- Differential diagnosis for her pain
- Discussion regarding breast pain, anxiety, and depression
- Relationship between vasospasm and anxiety
- Treatment options for vasospasm
Accreditation
CMEs: The AAFP has reviewed Case Presentation Severe Deep Breast Pain and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2023 to 02/13/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: This course has been allocated 1.25(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
IABLE has been accepted by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a CERP Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE®’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered marks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.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
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM, is a clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. In addition to practicing family medicine, she has been a board certified lactation consultant since 1994.
Dr. Eglash is a cofounder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Medical Director and cofounder of the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, and the Medical Director of the University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic. She has published many peer- reviewed articles on breastfeeding medicine, has been the lead author on several Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols, and was an associate editor for Breastfeeding Medicine Journal.
She co-hosts and produces a breastfeeding medicine podcast series, called The Breastfeeding Medicine Podcast.
Conflicts of Interest
None