Case Presentation of a Lactating Mother with a Neurological Illness – eCourse

Cost

Members: $9 (You must be logged in to receive member pricing)
Non-Members: $10
Includes access to this eCourse for 1 year

Overview

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. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CERPs: If this course is purchased by December 31^st, 2025, this course has been allocated 1(L) CERP 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/

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
None

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