Unlocking the Mysteries of Human Lactation:
Are Milk Biomarkers of Secretory Activation
a Promising Addition to the Lactation Specialist Toolkit? Research and Clinical Priorities
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
12:00 – 1:00 pm CST
Paula 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
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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.
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.
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