Cost
$10 non-members
$9 members (must be logged in to receive the discount)
Includes access to the eCourse for 1 year
Overview
This 60-minute course involves the review of research abstracts regarding components of human milk.
Objectives
- Describe the impact of lactose on infant health
- Explain how melatonin affects infant immunity and circadian rhythm
- Describe the relationship between higher omega 3 fatty acids in human milk and infant temperament
- Identify bioactive factors in human milk besides antibodies that protect infants from severe respiratory infections
Topic Outline- Review the Clinical Question and Review the Abstracts of the Following Articles
- • Romero-Velarde E, Delgado-Franco D, García-Gutiérrez M, Gurrola-Díaz C, Larrosa-Haro A, Montijo-Barrios E, Muskiet FAJ, Vargas-Guerrero B, Geurts J. The Importance of Lactose in the Human Diet: Outcomes of a Mexican Consensus Meeting. Nutrients. 2019; 11(11):2737. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11112737
- • Molad M, Ashkenazi L, Gover A, Lavie-Nevo K, Zaltsberg-Barak T, Shaked-Mishan P, Soloveichik M, Kessel I, Rotschild A, Etzioni T Melatonin Stability in Human Milk Breastfeeding Med 2019 Nov; 14(9) 680-682
- • Hahn-Holbrook J, Fish A, Glynn LM. Human Milk Omega-3 Fatty Acid Composition Is Associated with Infant Temperament. Nutrients. 2019; 11(12):2964. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11122964
- • Beghetti I, Biagi E, Martini S, Brigidi P, Corvaglia L, Aceti A. Human Milk’s Hidden Gift: Implications of the Milk Microbiome for Preterm Infants’ Health. Nutrients. 2019; 11(12):2944. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11122944
Accreditation
CMEs: This Enduring Material activity, Abstract Reviews Regarding Components of Human Milk, has been reviewed and is acceptable for 1 credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CERPs: If this course is purchased by December 31st, 2025, this course has been allocated 1(L) CERPs recognized by IBLCE. Long Term Provider #117-04.
If this course is purchased on or after January 1st, 2026, according to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) Individual CERPs Guide for Recertification, Section IIIA, education that has been awarded educational credit by another board or organization may be counted as CERPs. All IABLE courses both live and enduring are awarded continuing education credits (CMEs) from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Each CME credit can be counted as one CERP. There is no limit to the number of CMEs that can be counted as CERPs.
Nursing Credits: All state boards for nursing licensure approve of educational offerings that are approved by the American Nursing Credentialling Center (ANCC)
According to ANCC Certification, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirement of formally approved continuing education hours and may be used as such for ANCC Certification renewal. https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/faqs/
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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