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$10.00Pump Technology, Devices and Milk Storage – eCourse
Cost
$10.00 non-members
$9.00 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour course focuses on the removal of breastmilk through the use of manual breast pumps, electric and wearable pumps. General guidelines such as milk storage and cleaning of parts will be covered. This course is part of a 5-day Comprehensive Breastfeeding Medicine Course for Physicians and Other Providers.
Objectives
- Recite basic principles of operating a breast pump
- Explain how to counsel parents on proper breast shield size
- Explain key techniques of breastmilk expression and milk storage
- Identify problems and management strategies that can occur among parents who exclusively pump milk
Topic Outline
- Manual breast pumps
- Control options for electric or battery-operated pumps
- Essential pump parts
- Setting up a symphony pump
- Fitting breast shields
- Factors that determine choice of pump
- Steps in successful pumping
- Cleaning pump parts
- Human milk storage
- Using previously stored milk
- Colored milk
- Trouble shooting lactation symptoms for people who are exclusively pumping
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed Pump Technology, Devices and Milk Storage and deemed it acceptable for up to 1 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. 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.
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
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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$10.00Research Series – Genetic Metabolic Disorders – Sept 2022
Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation:
Breastfeeding among Infants with Genetic Metabolic DisordersWednesday, September 21st, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 pm CST
withTherese Breunig RD, CLC
Details are included in our flyer which can be downloaded here.
Overview of the Research Series
This monthly educational series is an exploration of the science of human lactation which aims to deepen understanding and explain our shared clinical observations. We look forward to showcasing researchers who have made it their lives’ work to contribute to an ever-growing foundation of science that will ultimately strengthen the roles that breastfeeding and human lactation play in the health of the lactating parent, child and family.
About the Webinar
Therese Breunig RD, CD, CLC, is a metabolic dietitian in the Biochemical Genetics Clinic. She works with the clinic team to prescribe and manage specialized diets for patients with inborn errors of metabolism. She is also a certified lactation counselor and assists families with infants trying to incorporate lactation and/or human milk into their metabolic treatment plan.
Registration
Please "Add to Cart" at the bottom of this page to reserve your seat to attend live or access the recording.
Recording
A recording of the webinar will be available for 2 weeks to those who have registered. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recording.
Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the recording within 3 days after the event.Accreditation
IBCLC: 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.CDR: The Commission on Dietetic Registration has awarded Prior Approval of 1 CPEUs for this education activity.
CME: Credits have been applied for.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 2 weeks before lecture. 50% refund for less than 2 weeks before lecture.
Questions?
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$20.00Research Series – Mastitis Spectrum – Aug 2022
Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation:
The Mastitis Spectrum - Clinical Application of the New ABM ProtocolSunday, August 28th, 2022
7:00 - 9:00 pm CST
withKatrina Mitchell MD, IBCLC, PMH-C
and Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
Details are included in our flyer which can be downloaded here.
Overview of the Research Series
This monthly educational series is an exploration of the science of human lactation which aims to deepen understanding and explain our shared clinical observations. We look forward to showcasing researchers who have made it their lives’ work to contribute to an ever-growing foundation of science that will ultimately strengthen the roles that breastfeeding and human lactation play in the health of the lactating parent, child and family.
About the Webinar
Katrina Mitchell MD, IBCLC, PMH-C and Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM are co-authors of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's new protocol entitled Mastitis Spectrum. This 2-hour webinar will address the recommended changes in the management of inflammatory processes in the breast, many of which are counter to traditional methods. This webinar will be case-based, allowing for questions and discussion, so that participants gain confidence in clinical counseling and management of a variety of breast disorders including plugged ducts, recurrent mastitis, galactoceles and mastitis.
Registration
Please "Add to Cart" at the bottom of this page to reserve your seat to attend live or access the recording.
Please note that for a number of reasons, it is our policy not to permit registration for our events, nor access to the recordings, after the event has occurred. These include policies of our accreditors and speakers, technical issues, and fairness to everyone who has registered.
Recording
A recording of the webinar will be available for 2 weeks to those who have registered. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recording.
Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the recording within 3 days after the event.Please note that for a number of reasons, it is our policy not to permit registration for our events, nor access to the recordings, after the event has occurred. These include policies of our accreditors and speakers, technical issues, and fairness to everyone who has registered.
Accreditation
IBCLC: This course has been allocated 2(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.CME: Credits have been applied for.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 2 weeks before lecture. 50% refund for less than 2 weeks before lecture.
Questions?
Please use our contact form to contact us with questions.
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No ChargeResearch Series – Milk Biomarkers of Secretory Activation – April 2022
Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation:
Are Milk Biomarkers of Secretory Activation
a Promising Addition to the Lactation Specialist Toolkit? Research and Clinical PrioritiesWednesday, April 20th, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 pm CST
withPaula Meier PhD, RN
Details are included in our flyer which can be downloaded here.
Overview of the Research Series
This monthly educational series is an exploration of the science of human lactation which aims to deepen understanding and explain our shared clinical observations. We look forward to showcasing researchers who have made it their lives’ work to contribute to an ever-growing foundation of science that will ultimately strengthen the roles that breastfeeding and human lactation play in the health of the lactating parent, child and family.
About the Webinar
Paula Meier, PhD, RN, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Nursing at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Meier has worked as a practitioner, researcher, and educator in the area of human milk, lactation and breastfeeding for premature infants and their mothers since 1975. She spearheaded the multidisciplinary Rush University NICU Human Milk Research Team that has conducted numerous externally-funded translational research and demonstration projects focused on the removal of barriers to high-dose, long-exposure mothers' own milk feedings for NICU infants.
Dr. Meier's lifetime research focus has been focused on the improvement of initiation and maintenance of lactation in breast pump-dependent mothers of NICU infants, and in the development and testing of clinical techniques to optimize the impact of human milk on health and cost outcomes in NICU infants.
Dr. Meier has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and parent educational materials and has mentored graduate students from a multitude of disciplines. She is a former president of the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (2012-2014) and has served for over 20 years as a member of the Health Advisory Council for La Leche League. She has received Distinguished Alumna Awards from the University of Illinois and Rush University, and in 2013 received the Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children from Sigma Theta Tau, International. She serves as a member of the scientific advisory board for the Family Larsson Rosenquist Foundation, a global foundation dedicated to breastfeeding and human milk and was an invited member of the WHO task force on donor human milk, 2019.
Registration
Please "Add to Cart" at the bottom of this page to reserve your seat to attend live or access the recording.
Recording
A recording of the webinar will be available for 2 weeks to those who have registered. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recording.
Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the recording within 3 days after the event.Accreditation
IBCLC: This course has been allocated 1(L) CERP recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
CME: This Live activity, Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation; A Research to Practice Series, with a beginning date of 03/16/2022, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 2 weeks before lecture. 50% refund for less than 2 weeks before lecture.
Questions?
Please use our contact form to contact us with questions.
Registration for This Event is Closed.
Please check our Event Calendar or Courseware Listings
for more Breastfeeding Support training.For a number of reasons it is our policy not to permit registration for our events,
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No ChargeResearch Series – Racial Disparities – May 2022
Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation:
A Social History of Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding in the United StatesWednesday, May 18th, 2022
12:00 - 1:00 pm CST
withKristen Kirksey MPH
Details are included in our flyer which can be downloaded here.
Overview of the Research Series
This monthly educational series is an exploration of the science of human lactation which aims to deepen understanding and explain our shared clinical observations. We look forward to showcasing researchers who have made it their lives’ work to contribute to an ever-growing foundation of science that will ultimately strengthen the roles that breastfeeding and human lactation play in the health of the lactating parent, child and family.
About the Webinar
Kristen Kirksey is defending her PhD dissertation in Sociology from the University of Connecticut in 2022. She earned her Master of Public Health from Tulane University in 2012. Her research lies at the intersections of race, gender, health, and international development. She has carried out research within the United States and globally, with a particular focus on Ethiopia. In addition to her academic work, she is a trained doula, and has worked with various community organizations focused on reproductive health.
Registration
Please "Add to Cart" at the bottom of this page to reserve your seat to attend live or access the recording.
Recording
A recording of the webinar will be available for 2 weeks to those who have registered. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recording.
Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the recording within 3 days after the event.Accreditation
IBCLC: This course has been allocated 1(L) CERP recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
CME: This Live activity, Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation; A Research to Practice Series, with a beginning date of 03/16/2022, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 2 weeks before lecture. 50% refund for less than 2 weeks before lecture.
Questions?
Please use our contact form to contact us with questions.
Registration for This Event is Closed.
Please check our Event Calendar or Courseware Listings
for more Breastfeeding Support training.For a number of reasons it is our policy not to permit registration for our events,
nor access to the recordings, after the event has occurred. These include policies of our
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$150.00Rock County Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion Webinar – 20/10/2
Breastfeeding ChampionSM Training
for Outpatient Breastfeeding Supporters*
WebinarFridays, October 2, 9, 16, and 30, 2020
8:15 am – 12:15 PM CST Each Day
withAnne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM,
Alisa Williams RN, IBCLC, and Kathy Leeper MD, IBCLCDetails are included in our flyer which can be downloaded here.
Note: The free passcode is limited to attendees who work in Rock County or Walworth County WI.Cancellation/Refunds
Full refund up to 2 weeks before course. 50% refund for less than 2 weeks before course. Please use our contact form to contact us with questions.
*This training program is beneficial for medical office staff, providers, pharmacists, public health nurses, doulas, midwives, home visitors, WIC peer counselors, nutritionists, LLL Leaders, and health professional students and others who help mothers breastfeed.
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$10.00Saving Tiny Lives with Human Milk- Employing BFHI in the Neonatal Special Care Units – eCourse
Cost
$10.00 non-members
$9.00 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour e-course reviews how the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative principles can be applied in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Objectives
- Discuss the need for application of BFHI principles in neonatal wards/NICUs
- Appraise possible challenges to human milk and breastfeeding in neonatal wards/NICUs
- Describe at least 3 components of the BFHI as they apply to neonatal wards/NICUs
Topic Outline
- Evidence regarding the importance of human milk for preterm and ill infants
- Breastfeeding rates at NICU discharge
- The effect of BFHI certification on breastfeeding rates in the NICU
- Challenges of providing human milk and breastfeeding in the NICU
- Components of the 2020 WHO BFHI document
- Quality improvement regarding human milk and breastfeeding in the NICU
Accreditation
This recorded activity, Saving Tiny Lives with Human Milk- Employing BFHI in the Neonatal Special Care Units has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
This recorded course has been allocated 1 (L) Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) by IBLCE. CERPs approval # CLT117-04.
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
Nancy Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
After 37 years as an attending neonatologist and 18 years as a medical director of lactation services, Nancy retired from clinical practice in 2019. She graduated from medical school and did her training in Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she was chief resident. She did her fellowships in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and ECMO at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego. Nancy is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and has been an IBCLC since 1988.Nancy is currently education coordinator and treasurer for the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition, which she co-founded in 1994. She established the first Donor Milk Depot at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns over 25 years ago. She was awarded the Golden Wave Award by the California Breastfeeding Coalition in 2014 and the WIC Breastfeeding Champion Award in 2017. She received AAP Special Achievement Awards in 1997 & 2021 for her breastfeeding education and promotion efforts. Nancy has also been active on the Boards of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Supporting Breastfeeding for Infants with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate – 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 supporting infants with cleft lip and/or palate, followed by questions pertaining to the article.
Objectives
- Explain the breastfeeding challenges for infants with cleft lip and/or palate
- Describe strategies that may help infant with cleft lip and/or palate feed directly at the breast
- Outline supplementation options to feed infants with cleft lip and/or palate
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed Supporting Breastfeeding for Infants with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.5 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. 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.
This course has been allocated 0.5 (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.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Supporting the Lactating Dyad During Hospitalization for the Parent or Child – 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 the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocol entitled Supporting the Lactating Dyad During Hospitalization for the Parent or Child.
Objectives
- Describe special considerations for the care of an ill hospitalized person who is lactating
- Describe the importance and challenges of supporting lactation for hospitalized breastfed children
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed Supporting the Lactating Dyad During Hospitalization for the Parent or Child and deemed it acceptable for up to 0.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. 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.
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.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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Tethered Oral Tissue: Trends and Truths – eCourse
Cost
This eCourse is being offered at no cost - please "add to cart" below to register.
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour webinar reviews the anatomy of infant oral frenula, reviews the research evidence for division of oral frenula, and explores the impact of misinformation on tongue tie release.
Objectives
- Review anatomy of infant oral frenula
- Explain research evidence that supports or questions the division of oral frenula
- Describe surgical techniques for division of oral frenula
- Express understanding of the impact of social media on misinformation regarding tongue tie release
Topic Outline
- Infant oral anatomy
- Demographics and rates of frenotomy
- Classification of tongue ties
- Tools for evaluating tongue ties
- Evidence regarding posterior tongue ties, and its association with other pathology
- Management of ankyloglossia
- Contraindications to frenotomy
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed Tethered Oral Tissues: Trends and Truths and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This recorded course has been allocated 1 (L) Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) by IBLCE. CERPs approval # CLT117-04.
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
Elise Graham MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon practicing at Children’s Hospital in London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario. She completed fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of Utah after medical school and residency training at Dalhousie University in Halifax. She has a special interest in breastfeeding medicine as well as interest in pediatric airway, feeding and swallowing. She is also the mother of two busy boys, and active in education via social media platforms.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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That’s In My Kitchen: Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies During Lactation – eCourse
Cost
$10.00 non-members
$9.00 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour webinar reviews the use of common herbal and homeopathic remedies for low milk supply, hyperlactation, and breast pain. We review current research evidence on the use of herbs and homeopathy, along with general considerations and risks of the various remedies.
Objectives
- Describe 2 commonly used herbs for low milk production
- Identify 2 commonly used herbs used to help decrease high milk production
- Explain the basic principles of homeopathy
- Explain limitations of the current research on herbs during lactation
Topic Outline
- Resources for evidence on herbs during lactation
- Review of underlying physiologic causes of low supply
- Reasons to not use galactogogues
- Common foods and herbs used to increase milk supply
- Principles of homeopathy and homeopathics used to increase milk supply
- Herbs and homeopathy for hyperlactation
- Herbs and homeopathy for mastitis and mammary dysbiosis
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed That’s In My Kitchen: Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies During Lactation and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.0 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.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, available free on iTunes.
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. She publishes a weekly Clinical Question of the Week and the free LactFacts app, available on android and apple devices.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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No ChargeThe Art & Science of Breastfeeding & Lactation
Webinar – 22/02/09Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
9:45am - 4:15pm CST
withJulie Ware MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM,
Laura Placke Ward MD, IBCLC, FABM,
Laurie Nommsen-Rivers PhD, RD, IBCLC,
Laura Hernandez PhD, Helene Loos PhD,
and Sandra Sullivan MD, IBCLCIABLE's 4th annual Art and Science of Breastfeeding and Lactation Conference showcases research professionals whose innovative work deepens our knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding and human lactation. Recognizing that lactation counseling and breastfeeding medicine are shaped by art, evidence and history, we invite skillful clinicians to share their creative ways of optimizing the health of breastfeeding families. The takeaways are inspiration, expansion of ideas, and connection between those who are dedicated to the optimization of maternal child health.
For conference details and schedule download the brochure here.
Webinar Registration
Please "Add to Cart" at the bottom of this page to reserve your seat to attend the live webinar or to access the recordings.
Earlybird through December 22, 2021: $40
Regular: $45Recordings
Recordings of the conference will be available to registrants for 2 weeks. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recordings.
Note: Dr. Loos' lecture will not be recorded so credits for her lecture will not be availble from watching the recordings from the conference.
Everyone registered for this event will receive a link to the recordings within 3 days after the event.Accreditation
CME
This live activity, The Art and Science of Breastfeeding, with a beginning date of 02/09/2022, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 5 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.CPEU
The Commission on Dietetic Registration has awarded Prior Approval of a maximum of 5.00 CPEUs for Activity No. 167193. Suggested Performance Indicator 9.4.2 Selects and uses appropriate content and teaching methods to meet individual needs.CERP
This course has been allocated 5(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.Cancellation/Questions
Full refund up to midnight central time Jan 31st. No refunds after Jan 31st.
Registration for This Event is Closed.
Please check our Event Calendar or Courseware Listings
for more Breastfeeding Support training.For a number of reasons it is our policy not to permit registration for our events,
nor access to the recordings, after the event has occurred. These include policies of our
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The Immediate Postpartum Period – eCourse
Cost
$10.00 non-members
$9.00 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 yearOverview
This 1-hour course discusses the strategies to optimize breastfeeding and lactation in the immediate postpartum period. This course is part of a 5-day Comprehensive Breastfeeding Medicine Course for Physicians and Other Providers.
Objectives
- Describe the physiologic triggers that lead to secretory activation
- Identify 3 key hospital routines that enable breastfeeding within the first hour after birth
- Name 2 reasons why a breastfeeding newborn might have exaggerated jaundice
- Identify 2 ways to support breastfeeding when a newborn has not yet latched by the time of hospital discharge
Topic Outline
- Lactogenesis II
- Early skin to skin contact and sudden unexpected neonatal collapse
- Colostrum volumes
- Key points on successful feeding in the first few days postpartum
- Evidence for rooming-in
- Pacifier use
- Hand expression to improve milk intake by the infant
- Engorgement etiology and management
- Neonatal jaundice
- The non-latching neonate-etiologies and strategies for management
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed The Immediate Postpartum Period and deemed it acceptable for up to 1 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. 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.
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
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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$12.50The Medical Management of Nipple/Breast Wounds During Lactation
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 management of nipple and breast wounds during lactation.
Objectives
- Explain basic principles of wound care management.
- Describe common etiologies for nipple wounds during lactation.
- Explain medical strategies for nipple and breast wound healing during lactation based on principles of wound care.
Topic Outline
- Categorization of wounds
- Basic principles of wound care
- Signs of wound infection
- Causes of nipple/breast wounds during lactation
- Management of wounds based on diagnosis
Accreditation
The AAFP has reviewed The Medical Management of Nipple/Breast Wounds During Lactation and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.25 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 02/14/2022 to 02/13/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.Speakers
Katrina B. Mitchell MD, IBCLC, FACS , 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.
She resides in Santa Barbara, California and practices at the Ridley Tree Cancer Center at Sansum Clinic. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her son at the beach.
More information about her clinical and educational interests is available at physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/contact.
Conflicts of Interest
None
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$150.00The Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion eCourse
Cost
$150
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 year and a copy of the OBC reference booklet. There are additional shipping charges for sending the OBC book outside the US - we will contact you if you enroll from outside the US.Overview
The IABLE Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion Course is a basic, clinically-focused course for any person who is a medical or community breastfeeding supporter. The course provides instruction on how to answer the most common breastfeeding questions that a lactating parent and their family have throughout the course of lactation, into toddlerhood and beyond.
A wide variety of community breastfeeding supporters have found this course rewarding and relevant to their work, including office nurses, medical assistants, nutritionists, public health nurses, home visitors, doulas, midwives, peer counselors, social workers, health professional students (nursing, medicine, pharmacy), medical interpreters, and medical providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants).
Learning Outcome
Attendees will gain knowledge and confidence in evidence-based care for common lactation questions and concerns.
Objectives
- Identify the nutritional and immunologic properties of breastfeeding and the risks of artificial milk.
- Discuss care plans for common breastfeeding problems, such as sore nipples, poor weight gain, and latch difficulties.
- Use in-person and telephone breastfeeding triage tools that aid in increasing positive breastfeeding outcomes.
Topic Outline
Session 1:
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- Special Properties of Human Milk
- The Entero-Mammary Pathway
- Risks of Not Breastfeeding
- Contraindications to Breastfeeding
- Healthy People 2030 Breastfeeding Objectives
- Breastfeeding Demographics
- Barriers to Breastfeeding
- Prenatal Counseling
- Communication and Counseling the Breastfeeding Mother
Session 2:
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- Anatomy and Physiology
- Positioning for Breastfeeding
- Infant Latch
- Defining a Feeding
- Feeding Frequency and Duration
- Infant and Maternal Signs of Adequate Milk Intake
Session 3:
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- Breastfeeding in the Immediate Postpartum Period
- Lactogenesis II
- Engorgement
- Supporting Dyads during the First Week Postpartum
- Maternal Infant Separation
- The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
- The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
- Hospital Discharge & Follow Up
Session 4:
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- Sore Nipples- The Most Common Causes
- Proper Positioning and Latch to Prevent and Resolve Sore Nipples
- Managing Nipple Sores
- Breast Swelling and Engorgement
- Acute Mastitis
- Infectious Causes of Breast/Nipple Pain
- Non-Infectious Causes of Breast/Nipple Pain
- Infant Biting
- Pump Trauma
- Nipple Piercing
Session 5:
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- The Baby Who is Not Gaining Well
- Pre/Post Feed Weights
- Maternal Low Milk Production
- Supplementing the Breastfed Baby
- Prematurity
- Night Time Feedings
Session 6:
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- The Non-Latching Baby
- Infant-Led Latch
- The Baby who Prefers One Side
- Nipple Shields
- Pacifiers and Nursing Infants
- Infant Fussiness at the Breast
- Complementary Feeding
- Parental Diet and Breastfeeding
- Weaning
- Induced Lactation and Re-lactation
Session 7:
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- Milk Expression
- Breast Pumps
- Fitting Breast Shields
- Operating and Cleaning a Breast Pump
- Storage of Expressed Breastmilk
- Use of Expressed Breastmilk
- Returning to Work and Breastfeeding
Session 8:
- Maternal Medications and Breastfeeding
- Health Equity and Breastfeeding
- Role-Playing Exercises
Accreditation
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved for 14.5 Contact Hours by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Expiration Date: May 26th, 2023.
This course has been allocated 14.5 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 on Dietetic Registration has awarded Prior Approval of 14.5 CPEUs for this education activity.
Speaker
Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM
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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No ChargeThe Scientific Rationale for Mother Kangaroo Care and the Birth of Nurturescience – 202109
presented by
The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education
Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
8:15 AM – 5:15 PM CST
withNils Bergman MB ChB, DCH, MPH, MD
Sponsored by
Join us for a full day with Dr. Nils Bergman! Dr. Bergman is a physician and researcher who has dedicated his professional life to the study of Kangaroo Mother Care, and how zero separation of the mother and infant after birth is crucial for optimal infant development and reduction of infant morbidity and mortality. Dr. Bergman led the largest randomized controlled trial to date, (the ‘World Health Organization Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care Study’) exploring the effect of immediate skin to skin care among premature and low birth weight infants in 5 low resource countries. He will share results of this study, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 27, 2021. He will also explain the science behind skin to skin care and discuss how to implement this practice in NICUs around the world.
For conference details and schedule download the brochure here.
Webinar Registration
Earlybird through August 27th: $50
Regular: $60Recordings
Recordings of all the sessions will be available to conference registrants for 2 months. Attendees can earn credits through any combination of live participation and/or viewing the recordings.
Accreditation
This course has been allocated 7.25 (L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
The AAFP has reviewed THE SCIENTIFIC RATIONALE FOR MOTHER KANGAROO CARE AND THE BIRTH OF NURTURESCIENCE and deemed it acceptable for up to 7.25 Online Only, Live AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 09/29/2021 to 09/29/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 7.25 contact hours are awarded to Registered Nurses for successful completion.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration has awarded Prior Approval of 7.25 CPEUs for Activity No. 165011 Suggested Performance Indicator(s) 10.3.1, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 12.1.3.
Registration for This Event is Closed
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